NCDOT Reports Ferry Service Provided Lifeline After Highway 12 Closure
The North Carolina Department of Transportation reported that an emergency ferry route between Rodanthe and Stumpy Point transported 1,901 passengers and 988 vehicles from September 27-30. This service was established to provide a transportation lifeline after a nor'easter damaged Highway…
Greenville New Bern Washington, NC, October 13, 2026 — The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has reported on the operation of an emergency ferry service established to maintain connectivity following damage to a key coastal highway. The route, operating between Rodanthe and Stumpy Point, successfully transported a significant number of passengers and vehicles in late September.
From September 27 through September 30, the NCDOT’s emergency ferry service facilitated the movement of 1,901 passengers and 988 vehicles. This temporary service was initiated as a critical measure to provide a transportation lifeline to the affected area.
The necessity for the ferry arose after a nor’easter storm caused damage to Highway 12. The storm’s impact led to the closure of the highway section situated between the Basnight Bridge and Rodanthe, effectively isolating communities and disrupting normal travel patterns. The ferry service aimed to mitigate the effects of this closure by offering an alternative means of transit.
Details regarding the specific duration of Highway 12’s closure or subsequent repair timelines were not provided in the report. The NCDOT’s focus during this period was on establishing and operating the interim ferry route to ensure essential travel needs were met.
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