Category: Mid-Currituck Bridge
‘One step forward, two steps back’ for Mid Currituck Bridge
The North Carolina Turnpike Authority (NCTA) will not be receiving the $425 million federal grant for the Mid Currituck Bridge that the agency had hoped would offset the cost of the project. On Oct. 20 of this year, the US Department of Transportation announced the awarding of the infrastructure grants that the North Carolina Department... Read More
Army Corps of Engineers Taking Comment on Permit for Mid-Currituck Bridge
This week, we learned that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is now accepting public comment on an environmental permit for the long-planned toll bridge over the Currituck Sound that would run between the mainland and Corolla. The Mid-Currituck Bridge would cross seven miles of open water and swampland between Aydlett and the Currituck Outer... Read More
Mid-Currituck Bridge Update
After years of delays, missteps and lawsuits, the Mid Currituck Bridge project appears to be finally moving toward fruition. Although there is no firm date to begin construction, with the bidding process due to begin next year, it is possible that the first steps to build what is now estimated to be a $1 billion... Read More
State Seeks Permits for Bridge
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Bridge to Corolla
Latest Update 12/09/22: 4th Circuit Federal Court Hears Appeal of Pro-Bridge Ruling. Likely to be several months before a decision is made by the Court. https://www.dailyadvance.com/perquimans/news/local/4th-circuit-court-hears-appeal-of-pro-bridge-ruling/article_111de55a-d7d4-5bc8-85d3-928be7e0d527.html Important Update 1/27/22: NC State Representative says construction is expected to begin in 2023. Click on link below to read more! https://www.dailyadvance.com/news/local/hanig-construction-to-start-on-long-delayed-mid-currituck-bridge-in-2023/article_df2727d3-a767-5a31-b895-aca06affd046.html Read More