When sand and water cover it, it's almost impossible to drive through, which is why North Carolina Department of Transportation crews are making efforts to mitigate that from happening.

But the fix is only temporary as the state looks for a long-term solution for keeping N.C. 12 passable through the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge during and after storms.

A major artery connecting Eastern N.C. to the Outer Banks is set to be replaced. I’m a Financial Expert: Always Buy the ...