DARE COUNTY, N.C. — Dare County, part of the Outer Banks, will restrict access to the island starting at 2 p.m. Tuesday.

Checkpoints will be established at entry points, and all those wishing to enter will need to present a permit.

Officials are asking that permits be displayed on dashboards to limit contact and allow entry in a timely manner.

People who reside, work in Corolla or Ocracoke, or own property will be allowed entry. Visitors will not be allowed to travel through Dare County to access Currituck County, Hyde County, or Tyrell County

For permit information please visit Dare County’s website.