Road work underway at NC12/Bodie Island Lighthouse/Coquina Beach intersection

Road work underway at NC12/Bodie Island Lighthouse/Coquina Beach intersection

North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is currently in the process of making improvements to the NC12/Bodie Island Lighthouse/Coquina Beach intersection as of Friday, January 27, according to a recent social media update.

NCDOT will be adding a new northbound right turn lane to the beach. lengthening the existing turn lanes to both the lighthouse and the beach.

Please be advised that paving of the intersection will take place tomorrow, Saturday, January 27, meaning there will be some brief lane closures and unmarked pavement in the area. Remember to slow down and drive carefully as the necessary changes are implemented to make the intersection much safer.