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Dare County plans 2026 beach nourishment on Hatteras Island to protect N.C. Highway 12
Summary
Dare County announced a summer 2026 beach nourishment project for Hatteras Island that will widen beaches in Buxton and Avon, repair the Buxton terminal groin, and aim to protect N.C. Highway 12; contractors must finish by Dec. 31, 2026, though daily timing depends on weather and equipment.
A Dare County agency official announced a beach nourishment project scheduled for summer 2026 on Hatteras Island, targeting the unincorporated villages of Buxton and Avon to widen beaches and protect N.C. Highway 12 from storm surge and overwash.
The county said the primary goal is to create a larger buffer between the Atlantic Ocean and the highway by placing new sand along eroding stretches of shoreline. Officials described the work as intended both to…
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