The D.O.T. has cleared tons of sand off Highway 12, just north of Rodanthe, and the only route between Buxton and Nags Head is open again to traffic.

This afternoon the trip north of Rodanthe was a soggy one for motorists as the highway still had some water on it.

The beach road was shut down yesterday afternoon as the nor'easter flooded the highway with water and sand.

The reopening may be short lived. Dare County says the road may be closed again during periods of high tide over the next 36 to 48 hours.

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The nor'easter is causing traffic problems on the Outer Banks and in New Bern.

Highway 12 remains closed at Rodanthe. Dare County says ocean over-wash and sand on the highway has shut the road to all vehicular traffic. The road is not expected to reopen until Friday morning.

The DOT is stopping all traffic at the north end of the Bonner Bridge and just north of Rodanthe on the south end.

In Craven County, the DOT says Oaks Road in New Bern also closed due to high water.