One of two Oak Island bridges closed

OAK ISLAND, NC (WWAY) — One of the two bridges to Oak Island is closed, due to deteriorating conditions from Hurricane Matthew.

The G.V. Barbee Bridge (Long Beach Rd/Country Club Drive) closed at 2 p.m. for all traffic. If you need to leave the island in an emergency, you may use the Swain’s Cut Bridge at Middleton Blvd. on the west side of the island.

A curfew will be in effect from 8 p.m. until 6 a.m.