Storm Damage Closes Highway 12 Between Basnight Bridge and Rodanthe
Highway 12 in Dare County, North Carolina, is closed between Basnight Bridge and Rodanthe due to storm damage, with limited emergency ferry service continuing. Visitors are urged not to travel to Hatteras Island.
Greenville New Bern Washington, NC, October 25, 2026 —
Highway 12 in Dare County, North Carolina, is closed between Basnight Bridge and Rodanthe because of storm damage, according to the information available. Limited emergency ferry service is continuing, and visitors are being urged not to travel to Hatteras Island.
The closure affects the stretch of highway between the two named locations. The information provided does not specify the extent of the damage, when the closure began, or how long the road is expected to remain closed. It also does not identify who issued the travel warning.
Emergency ferry service is described as limited. No details were provided about its schedule, capacity, departure points or eligibility requirements, so travelers should not assume it is available for general transportation.
The available information does not say whether other routes are open, whether residents can access the affected area, or whether additional transportation arrangements are in place. It also does not provide details about inspections, repair work or a projected reopening.
For now, the stated guidance is that visitors should not travel to Hatteras Island while the closure and limited emergency ferry service remain in effect. The information provided does not include a date or a source for updates, leaving the duration of the disruption unclear.
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