The North Carolina Department of Transportation is conducting a paving project on South Croatan Highway in Nags Head during winter and spring 2023. Please keep this in mind when traveling the road and be sure to slow down to ensure everyone's safety. 

February 10, 2023 Update

The NC Department of Transportation, along with The Fred Smith Company, intend to close South Croatan Highway/US 158 in both directions at Nags Head's town hall and fire station (5400 block of South Croatan Highway) starting Monday, February 13. This closure will allow for the replacement of the existing drainage pipe beneath the highway.

The southbound lanes will be closed at East Epstein Street and the northbound lanes will be closed at South Seachase Drive . All traffic will be detoured to South Virginia Dare Trail.

The NC DOT contractor plans to restore the southbound traffic once the initial stages of the pipe replacement have been completed and patched with asphalt. At least one lane of southbound traffic should be restored by the end of the day Tuesday, February 14.

The northbound traffic will remain detoured to South Virginia Dare Trail until the crossing is complete.

**The locations of detours and scheduling of closures are subject to change.

All work is expected to be complete by the end of the day Friday, February 17.

Keep an eye on the weather this weekend. We may have high winds and significant rainfall. Be sure to monitor our local National Weather Service Office website for the latest information.

Due to forecasted strong winds and rough surf, we will close the beach in Nags Head to driving beginning at sunset Saturday, February 11. On Monday morning, February 13, we will evaluate the conditions to see if we can reopen the beach to driving. 

Starting Monday, February 13, 2023, the multi-use path will be closed from 4047 to 4101 South Virginia Dare Trail for a few days to replace a section of bulk head.

The annual flushing of our water distribution system is underway.

Schedule for Monday, February 13 through Friday, February 17, 2023

• From Barnes Street south to Hollowell Street on South Virginia Dare Trail and South Croatan Highway, including Wrightsville and Memorial Avenues, Linda Lane, Woodhill and Villa Dunes Drives, and the North Ridge and Vista Colony neighborhoods.

Prevent identity theft by having your personal documents shredded safely and securely at our free shred event March 18, 2023 from 9 am until 12 pm in front of Nags Head's town hall at 5401 South Croatan Highway.

Bring items such as tax documents, banking information, travel documents, paycheck stubs, ATM and credit card receipts/statements, insurance documents, utility bills, and expired passports.

Leave items such as food, glass, cans, cardboard tubes, ink and toner cartridges, hard drives, syringes, hanging folders, electrical items, hole punches, staple removers, nuts and bolts home. They cannot be shredded at this event.  

Shopping for your Valentine today? Precycle your Valentine's gifts!

Precycling means shopping for items that can be recycled. In this case, avoid classic gifts such as chocolate boxes, balloons, and decorative cards.

Consider gifting something such as tickets, e-gift cards, or an experience instead.

If you don't have time to haul your recyclables to the recycling centers we have at town hall (5401 South Croatan Highway) and our public services facility (2200 Lark Avenue), subscribe to the curbside recycling collection service offered by TFC Recycling. The cost is only $9.60/month thanks to a $5/month subsidy from the Town.