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Popular crabbing spot closed because the bulkhead is deteriorating

PRE News & Ideas | By Annette Weston
Published October 1, 2025 at 6:55 AM EDT
The recreational access area off Colington Road across from the Colington Fire Department has traditionally been used for recreational crabbing and other activities.
NCDOT
The recreational access area off Colington Road across from the Colington Fire Department has traditionally been used for recreational crabbing and other activities.

A popular crabbing spot in Dare County has been closed because the bulkhead is deteriorating and the North Carolina Department of Transportation said it’s unsafe.

The recreational access area off Colington Road across from the Colington Fire Department has traditionally been used for recreational crabbing and other activities.

A ‘no trespassing’ sign will be posted and access to the area has been restricted until further notice.

NCDOT is looking to partner with other agencies or organizations to repair and maintain the area in the near future.
Annette Weston
Annette is originally a Midwest gal, born and raised in Michigan, but with career stops in many surrounding states, the Pacific Northwest, and various parts of the southeast. An award-winning journalist and mother of four, Annette moved to eastern North Carolina in 2019 to be closer to family – in particular, her two young grandchildren. It’s possible that a -27 day with a -68 windchill in Minnesota may have also played a role in that decision. In her spare time, Annette does a lot of kiddo cuddling, reading, and producing the coolest Halloween costumes anyone has ever seen. She has also worked as a diversity and inclusion facilitator serving school districts and large corporations. It’s the people that make this beautiful area special, and she wants to share those stories that touch the hearts of others. If you have a story idea to share, please reach out by email to westona@cravencc.edu.
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