NC 12 Future Faces $1 Billion Decision as Nor'easter Cuts Off Outer Banks
A recent nor'easter has forced the closure of NC 12, prompting North Carolina officials to evaluate whether to continue repairing the vulnerable highway or invest up to $1 billion in a major alternative. The state is currently studying options, including relocating the road or building a bridge through Pamlico Sound, while acknowledging that no solution will permanently stop the changing shoreline.