
12/10/2025
Road Conditions Update – Carteret County (6:00 AM, Oct. 13, 2025)
Most previously impacted roads have reopened following coastal flooding. At this time, the only reported hazardous condition is:
- Community Rd (Davis) – Hazardous
All other roads are open, including:
- Old Post Office Rd
- Gillikin Rd (Beaufort)
- Merrimon Rd (Beaufort)
- Hwy 70 – North River Bridge (Beaufort)
- Front St (Beaufort)
- Star Church Rd (Marshallberg)
- Hwy 70 (Beaufort)
- Stacy Loop (Stacy)
- Hwy 12 (Cedar Island)
Drivers should continue to use caution, as localized flooding may still occur with tides and changing conditions. Do not drive through standing water.
10/12/25
4PM UPDATE: Several roads in Carteret County are experiencing coastal flooding, making travel hazardous. Drivers are urged to avoid these areas and use caution if travel is unavoidable.
Reported Hazardous Roads:
- Merrimon Rd (Beaufort)
- Hwy 70 – North River Bridge (Beaufort)
- Front St (Beaufort)
- Star Church Rd (Marshallberg)
- Hwy 70 (Beaufort)
- Gillikin Rd (Otway)
- Old Post Office Rd (Smyrna)
- Community Rd (Davis)
- Stacy Loop (Stacy)
- NC 12 on Cedar Island is closed between Old Cedar Island Road and Lola Road., due to ocean over wash.
Flooding can quickly worsen with changing tides and weather. Do not drive through standing water or around barricades. Turn around, don’t drown.
For updates on road conditions, visit https://drivenc.gov