A nearly $26 million bid was awarded Monday to Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. for the 2022 Avon and Buxton beach nourishment projects.
Outer Banks
‘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.
Dare’s emergency director to serve on FEMA council
Dare County Emergency Management Director Drew Pearson has been appointed to serve on the FEMA’s Region 4 Advisory Council.
‘Jug Handle’ bridge project virtual update set for Dec. 2
NCDOT officials and engineers will share an update on the project’s progress and answer questions.
N.C. 12 traffic shifts Friday onto Rodanthe roundabout
N.C. 12 traffic through Rodanthe will be shifted Friday to a new roundabout that’s part of “jug handle” bridge project.
Cooper declares emergency to get federal funds for NC 12
The declaration allows the state to request federal aid to cover costs to repair N.C. 12, which was damaged during a coastal storm that coincided with extreme tides earlier this month.
Severe storms possible Thursday night: Weather Service
National Weather Service officials warn of possible severe thunderstorms Thursday night into Friday morning in eastern North Carolina.
New Rodanthe boat ramp now open to the public
Dare County has opened for public use a newly built soundside boat ramp in Rodanthe.
Manteo town manager gives 60-day notice
James Ayers announced Tuesday his plans to leave the position he has held since January 2019.
OSHA cites contractor for safety failures leading to death
OSHA has proposed penalties against the lead contractor for the Bonner Bridge demolition project for two violations related to the death of a welder earlier this year.
Changes to land from coastal storms can enhance habitat
Researchers have developed a way to use aerial images to show how barrier islands change over time and how natural processes that reshape islands and destroy infrastructure like N.C. 12 can also help coastal wildlife thrive.
Cemetery threatened by erosion now features photo exhibit
The outdoor display features images from a photography and reporting project that investigates the effects of sea level rise and erosion as seen from the small cemetery at risk of being lost to the waters of Pamlico Sound.
Latest dig yields new clues at Fort Raleigh Historic Site
Artifacts found in the current dig include sherds from olive jars once common on ships, a gun flint and what may be a fragment of laboratory equipment from the 1585 worksite.
1913 storm thrashed ships, and a rescue led to accusations
The fourth Atlantic hurricane of the season this month 108 years ago resulted in a handful of ships lost or aground along the Outer Banks, including one daring rescue that led to allegations of piracy.
Basnight Bridge to close briefly Tuesday for survey scan
Marc Basnight Bridge will be closed to traffic from 10:30-11 a.m. Tuesday while NCDOT performs a high-resolution scan.
Rodanthe ‘jug handle’ bridge project closer to completion
Workers connected this week the two trestles being used to build the Rodanthe “jug handle” bridge.
