‘lego’ bridge reconstruction begins

Hurricane Irene's impact in on N.C. Highway 12. Photo by Donny Bowers

Known fondly as the “Lego bridge” due to it’s piecemeal appearance, the New Inlet bridge is getting a much needed makeover. Moving quickly following their historic agreement with the SELC, NCDOT has already begun work to replace the metal plate span at New Inlet on Hatteras Island. As reported in the Outer Banks Voice, the new bridge will be… Continue reading ‘lego’ bridge reconstruction begins

bonner bridge battle adds a mediator

And the battle rages on, now behind closed doors and plus a mediator. The fight over replacing the lifeline to Hatteras Island, the aging Herbert C. Bonner bridge, has been ON since a lawsuit was filed by the Southern Environmental Law Center in 2011. This update on the Island Free Press shares the details of this… Continue reading bonner bridge battle adds a mediator

bonner bridge replacement takes a giant step

Five weeks after a Federal Appeals Court ruling that was a clear victory for all sides in the quest to replace the aging Bonner Bridge that spans Oregon Inlet, the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) and NCDOT announced they are in negotiations to resolve the matter. The Bonner Bridge is now 20 years past its… Continue reading bonner bridge replacement takes a giant step