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Rain Floods Bridge, Sparks Community Talks | Virginia Beach News
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Rain turned deadly on Pea Island when NC-12 flooded and shut down the Marc Basnight Bridge for five hours—not from a hurricane, but pure rainfall, leaving drivers stranded and sparking community outrage. Officials acted to protect safety as cars stalled and slid off the road, but residents are demanding smarter, permanent solutions, including controversial ideas like pumping water into the Sound. With Hatteras Island’s connectivity at stake, officials vow to improve monitoring and communication to prevent future chaos.
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