The shoreline of the Outer Banks in Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge is one of the most dynamic on the East Coast, and to keep the tenuous link NC 12 offers to visitors and residents of Hatteras Island open takes tremendous effort and imagination. This article from the Island Free Press expands on the beach… Continue reading protecting rodanthe = beach nourishment & new bridges
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beach nourishment possible for rodanthe s curves
One of the most dynamic stretches of shoreline on the East Coast is the north end of Rodanthe at Mirlo Beach and going north about two miles: the S Curves as it is known locally. The same forces that create world-class waves for surfers also have washed out NC 12 during Hurricanes Isabel, Irene and… Continue reading beach nourishment possible for rodanthe s curves
westbound wright memorial bridge re-opens (for now)
The good news is the westbound–outbound–span of the Wright Memorial Bridge has re-opened after an eight month resurfacing project. However, as Kip Tabb reports for the North Beach Sun, the project has not been completed, although the bridge is ready for use. “Scheduled for a May 15 reopening, the westbound span of the Wright Memorial Bridge opened for… Continue reading westbound wright memorial bridge re-opens (for now)