All northern beaches from Nags Head to Corolla in Currituck County are open and returning to normal. Hwy 12 on Hatteras Island is open to all traffic to Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo and Avon. Access between Avon and Buxton is still limited to residents and non resident property owners with four wheel drive only. The construction of the roadway between Avon and Buxton is progressing, and will be opened to all traffic as soon as construction is completed. Hatteras Island real estate businesses are allowing visitors to resume rentals as far south as Avon today and believe that by Thursday the entire Island will become accessible as repairs to highway 12 are proceeding rapidly.
Visitors are, however, encouraged to call and reconfirm their reservations.
34 Effective immediately, residents and property owners in all vehicles will be allowed entry to Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo and Avon. Access between Avon and Buxton is limited to four wheel drive vehicles only. All roads and bridges north of Oregon Inlet are open at this time. No traffic will be allowed to exit 1243 on the southern end. Ferry service is currently restricted for Dare County.