Topsail Island towns to reopen Thursday morning

TOPSAIL ISLAND, NC (WWAY) — The three towns on Topsail Island, Topsail Beach, Surf City and North Topsail Beach, will reopen Thursday to anyone with a re-entry pass or decal.

Re-entry will begin at 9 a.m.

Anyone without a re-entry pass or decal will be required to have proof of ownership and a valid ID. North Topsail Beach property owners that do not have a re-entry decal may use their driver’s license if it shows their North Topsail Beach address.

Topsail Beach and Surf City pass holders are only allowed to access the island via the Surf City Swing Bridge. North Topsail Beach pass holders are only allowed to gain access via the North Topsail Beach high-rise bridge.

Please be advised for those who choose to come back on the island, all utility services may not be restored. At this time the towns cannot guarantee emergency medical and fire assistance. Anyone with health concerns or challenges should reconsider re-entry until these services can be provided.

There will also be an island wide curfew from the hours of 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. that will be strictly enforced.

For additional information and restrictions for each town, please follow their town Facebook page.