The recent tragedy in Minnesota has served to focus renewed attention and generated an increased sense of urgency concerning the need to replace the bridge over Oregon Inlet. As you know, the Bonner Bridge is Hatteras Island’s only non-ferry, land link to get on and off the island. Here is a brief summary of the situation.
- The Bonner Bridge is about 44 years old.
- On a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being the worst, the bridge has a sufficiency rating of 2!
- The state of North Carolina has scheduled $40 million in repairs over the next two years.
- State officials say that despite its low rating, the bridge is safe, and with the proper maintenance and repairs, it should last another 10 years.
- Meetings and deliberations concerning construction of the new bridge have been going on for nearly 17 years without a decision authorizing the start of construction being reached.
Hatteras Island’s county commissioner, Allen Burrus, recently gave a very eloquent summary of islander’s feelings and the facts about the bridge situation. We recommend that you view Allen’s presentation on a YouTube video at - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4SEQKYRR6c
If you would like to learn more about the issues and the status of efforts to get construction started on the new bridge, please visit - http://www.replacethebridgenow.com/
Any help that you might be able to give to support this vital project would be greatly appreciated.
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