Update Friday 7 a.m. – In the wake of Hurricane Dorian, there are multiple road closures in the greater Wilmington area due to flooding and debris. You can find an active list and interactive map online here.
WILMINGTON — The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is monitoring road closures across the Cape Fear region as Hurrian Dorian brings increasingly heavy rains and strong wind.
According to the NCDOT, so far the only road closures are parts of Highway 17 in Brunswick County between Leland and Shallotte, but more may follow. NCDOT warns drivers of flash floods due to rain and storm surge.
.@NCDOT_Trogdon warns of flash flooding impacting roads in N.C. as a result of #Dorian. As of 10:30 a.m., there is only 1 reported road closure (parts of U.S. 17 in Brunswick Co.)
For real-time road conditions, go to https://t.co/AGDVnBcrXk. pic.twitter.com/0DnnSJGpRF— NCDOT (@NCDOT) September 5, 2019
NCDOT teams are using drones to monitor road conditions across the coastal. So far, U.S. 421 in New Hanover County – which flooded badly during and after Hurricane Florence – remains passable.
The drones are up! We are monitoring #Dorian as it reaches the coast. Eight drone teams are taking thousands of photos to help us better respond to flooded roads and keep you safe.
?: U.S. 421 in New Hanover Co., Hatteras/Ocracoke ferry terminals pic.twitter.com/Zcn9alUliP
— NCDOT (@NCDOT) September 5, 2019
Port City Daily will continue to update this article. You can also follow NCDOT on Twitter or visit DriveNC for updates.
