Groups: Divert bridge funds By Cindy Beamon The Daily Advance Sunday, December 16, 2012 CURRITUCK — Two environmental groups are suggesting that state funds for the proposed mid-Currituck bridge be redirected toward finding a solution to highway erosion problems in Dare County. In a news release this week, the Southern Law Center and Defenders of […]
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A better option for Hatteras Posted to: Guest Columns Opinion By Derb Carter The Virginian-Pilot © December 16, 2012 Everyone agrees we need a safe, reliable transportation option to Hatteras Island. That need is particularly evident now. Storms have repeatedly overwashed N.C. 12, opened new inlets and disrupted transportation to the island. Hatteras is shifting […]
Bridge naming will honor Easley, Perdue fundraiser By Bruce Siceloff – bsiceloff@newsobserver.com By Bruce Siceloff The News and Observer Tags: Lanny Wilson | Gene Conti | Mike Easley | NC DOT | campaign finance | Wilmington State Transportation Secretary Gene Conti will travel to Wilmington on Friday to dedicate a highway bridge in honor of […]
GOP legislators attack plans for seven-mile, $650 million Outer Banks toll bridge Published Fri, Oct 05, 2012 06:31 PM Modified Fri, Oct 05, 2012 10:43 PM By Bruce Siceloff – bsiceloff@newsobserver.com By Bruce Siceloff The News and Observer Tags: N.C. Turnpike Authority | NCDOT | Mid-Currituck Bridge | David Joyner | Sen. Bill Rabon | […]
Governor hopefuls differ on bridge By Cindy Beamon The Daily Advance Thursday, September 13, 2012 Although recent questions about the proposed Mid-Currituck Bridge have arisen in the state Senate, one local lawmaker says the future of the project may likely hinge on the new governor. Gov. Bev Perdue has supported the project, but her influence […]
Lawsuit may be in span’s future By Cindy Beamon The Daily Advance Tuesday, August 28, 2012 CURRITUCK — An environmental lawsuit filed against another N.C. Turnpike Authority project on Tuesday may be a precursor to what lies ahead for the proposed Mid-Currituck Bridge. The Southern Environmental Law Center filed suit Tuesday against the proposed Garden […]
By Cindy Beamon The Daily Advance Wednesday, August 22, 2012 3 Comments | Leave a Comment New questions by lawmakers about the proposed Mid-County Bridge in Currituck signal another tough fight ahead over the $600 million project, local and state officials say. Four powerful Republicans in the General Assembly plan to review the state’s plan […]
Killing bridge could cost $10M By Cindy Beamon The Daily Advance Tuesday, August 14, 2012 2 Comments | Leave a Comment CURRITUCK — The state risks losing up to $10 million if it pulls out of a partnership agreement to build the proposed Mid-County Bridge in Currituck, an official with the agency responsible for building […]
Legislators raise more questions about new bridge Sam Walker | August 2, 2012 THE OUTER BANKS VOICE Artist’s rendering. (N.C. Turnpike Authority) Leaders of a General Assembly committee have told the N.C. Turnpike Authority they want answers to a series of questions about the proposed toll bridge between the Currituck County mainland and Corolla. […]
Cape Fear Watchdog$ Lawmakers want information on Mid-Currituck Bridge project Thursday, August 2, 2012 at 11:10 by Pat Gannon Transportation leaders in the General Assembly want answers from the N.C. Turnpike Authority before it moves forward with the Mid-Currituck Bridge project. The co-chairs of the Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee have sent a letter […]
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