OUTER BANKS, N.C. (WITN) - Hurricane Erin made its closest approach to the North Carolina coast this morning, and Highway 12 is feeling its effects.

The NCDOT shut down all lanes of the highway on Ocracoke Island between the Northern Ferry Terminal and the National Park Service Pony Pens last night until further notice.

Lanes will also stay closed on Hatteras Island from the Marc Basnight Bridge to Hatteras Village.

Lots of sand and water from overwash flooded many areas of Hwy 12 after this morning’s high tide.

The DOT says the road in Kitty Hawk is still open, with minor sand blown.

Rodanthe is also experiencing significant overwash on several secondary roads.

Officials say crews will continue clearing out what they can on the roads, but there’s no estimated timeframe on when Hwy 1

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