RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The North Carolina Department of Transportation has closed several state roads in southeastern North Carolina as result of Monday’s storm. NCDOT said the closures will continue for the foreseeable future.
NCDOT said due to large amounts of rain throughout the day, major routes, including portions of U.S. 17 and N.C. 211 in Brunswick County and U.S. 74 in Columbus County, are closed. NCDOT is anticipating additional closures as inland rains move downstream.
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As soon as it becomes safe, NCDOT crews will mobilize teams to make emergency repairs to impacted roads, including N.C. 211 where bridges are damaged over Duke Energy Canal and Dutchman Creek.
The department is urging people not to drive at this time. Drivers who must be out on the roads, are asked to use extreme caution. Drivers should never go around a ‘road closed’ sign or drive through flood waters. Drivers should also be alert for damaged roads.