NCDOT Engages Public on Highway 12 Improvements in Dare County
The NCDOT is holding public meetings in Dare County, specifically between Rodanthe and the Marc Basnight Bridge, to discuss solutions for improving the frequently damaged and closed stretch of Highway 12.
Greenville New Bern Washington, NC, November 13, 2026 — The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is conducting public meetings in Dare County to gather input on strategies aimed at enhancing Highway 12. The focus area for these discussions is the segment of the highway located between Rodanthe and the Marc Basnight Bridge.
This initiative comes in response to ongoing issues of frequent damage and closures affecting this critical stretch of Highway 12. The NCDOT seeks to explore potential solutions with the public to improve the resilience and reliability of the roadway.
Specific details regarding the dates, times, and exact locations of these public meetings were not provided in the available information. Additionally, the summary does not specify the range of solutions that will be presented or discussed during these sessions, nor does it detail the nature or frequency of past damages and closures beyond stating they are frequent.
The NCDOT’s engagement aims to foster community involvement in finding effective measures to address the persistent challenges faced by Highway 12 in this coastal region.
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