The Dare County Waterways Commission sees continued challenges related to upcoming projects to dredge Avon Harbor and the entrance to Hatteras Harbor.
Dare moves toward Avon Harbor dredging project
Dare County commissioners unanimously approved a resolution in favor of advancing the dredging of Avon Harbor, a project that will also provide sand for soundside shorelines.
Dare moves toward a Rodanthe beach nourishment study
After approval by the Dare County Board of Commissioners during their Tuesday meeting, a feasibility study on a Rodanthe beach nourishment project is expected to begin in six months.
NC 12 open Tuesday after overwash forces closure Monday
N.C. Highway 12 remained open between Rodanthe and Oregon Inlet on Tuesday morning, after closing for roughly three hours on Monday afternoon due to ocean overwash, however, sand and water remain on the roadway, per an update from the North Carolina Department of Transportation.
Cape Hatteras has second-busiest sea turtle nesting season
As of the end of August, Cape Hatteras National Seashore has had a total of 373 turtle nests recorded.
NCDOT seeks grant to study moving Ocracoke ferry terminal
The state is seeking a grant to study costs and other considerations related to relocating the South Dock ferry terminal for the Hatteras-Ocracoke vehicle ferry.
‘Jug handle’ bridge to open mid-May at earliest: NCDOT
The soonest the Rodanthe “jug handle” bridge will open is mid-May because of damage to one of the bridge’s expansion joints, according to NCDOT.
First-ever Run the Rodanthe bridge race draws big crowd
The first Run the Rodanthe bridge race Saturday drew a large crowd to be among the first to visit the new bridge not yet open to public.
Officials describe Avon, Buxton nourishment projects
The two projects, which have been in the works for years, are expected to begin this summer and each take about 40-60 days to complete.
Frisco Bathhouse renovation nearing completion
Renovations at the Frisco Bathhouse and Beach Access are expected to be completed this spring.
Beachgoers asked to look out for cold-stunned sea turtles
Cape Hatteras National Seashore officials are asking residents and visitors to keep an eye out for cold-stunned turtles.
New bridge, dredge, beach nourishment ahead for Dare
Dare County Board of Commissioners Chairman Bob Woodard highlighted last year’s projects and outlined what’s to come in the year ahead Wednesday during the annual State of the County.
Dare awards $26M bid for Avon, Buxton nourishment
A nearly $26 million bid was awarded Monday to Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. for the 2022 Avon and Buxton beach nourishment projects.
‘Jug handle’ bridge could open as soon as February
NCDOT expects to open in early 2022 the nearly complete “jug handle” bridge that will connect the southern portion of Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge to northern Rodanthe.
Public invited to weigh in on Hatteras Inlet dredging future
The Army Corps of Engineers is accepting public input on proposed dredging operations in Hatteras Inlet.
Hatteras Lighthouse restoration options up for comment
National Parks of Eastern North Carolina Superintendent David Hallac outlined proposed work to restore and rehabilitate Cape Hatteras Lighthouse during a recent public meeting.
