Which roads are closed? Check here for road closure information

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Following Monday’s heavy rains and flooding across the region, drivers are urged to use online tools to check for road closures and detours before traveling.

Floodwaters have caused widespread road damage and closures, creating hazardous conditions on numerous routes.

The North Carolina Department of Transportation has been assessing damage and working to clear roads, but many areas remain unsafe for travel. To stay updated on which roads are closed or impassable, residents and travelers are encouraged to visit drivenc.gov, where they can view real-time maps of road conditions, detours, and other critical updates.

Several highways, including US-17 and NC-133, are still impassable due to floodwaters.

Brunswick County officials have also provided a real-time tool for residents to monitor road conditions and closures.

Brunswick County says it’s hard to tell when floodwaters may recede to allow people to pass through—and even then, the roads will still need to be inspected to ensure they are safe to travel on. Several roads in the county were damaged and will require repairs before they can be traveled on again. NCDOT is currently working to assess roads and bridges that are not currently flooded.

Authorities continue to stress the importance of safety when dealing with flooded areas. Drivers are reminded to follow the Turn Around, Don’t Drown rule. Just six inches of moving water can knock a person down, and 12 inches can carry a vehicle away.

A Southport man died after he drove onto a flooded road and his vehicle was swept away.