Another Mid-Currituck County Bridge Update for Outer Banks Traffic was posted in the October 19 Virginian-Pilot by Jeff Hampton. Our local residences easily get any news, but our out-of-state owners and visitors often don't have access to this information. After all, our out-of-state owners and visitors are much affected by traffic delays and extra time added to their journey.
The information below contains quotes from the article in The Virginian-Pilot for a quick read. To see the in depth story go to the Virginian-Pilot article.
"A draft environmental impact statement is due out before the end of the year. By February or March, construction could begin on the bridge, with completion expected in 2013."
Another MId-Currituck County Bridge Update for Outer Banks Trafficissue is a new option proposed that has opposition from the residents of Aydlett. This option would save about $60,000,000 in construction by placing the road "on the ground through the swamp with culverts to allow passage of water and animals ... Toll booths would be in Aydlett ... Public hearings will be held on the options ... But these objections are not expected to slow construction."
"Once completed, a new road would intersect with U.S. 158 about a mile south of Coinjock, travel east around two miles through a swamp, pass through Aydlett where the bridge would begin and go about five miles over the Currituck Sound to Corolla. Toll Booths would be placed near U.S. 158.
On both sides, the bridge follows generally vacant areas and would displace about 11 residences.
In Corolla, plans include two terminus options, One near the TimBuckII shopping center and the other about 1.5 miles north near the Corolla Bay subdivision."
Perhaps this bridge will happen soon as so many hope. For owners and visitors of the Corolla and Duck areas, time saved will make a huge difference on frustration and travel costs. These people now endure heavy traffic delay to come to the Outer Banks. If the details of yet Another Mid-County Bridge Update of Outer Banks Traffic, becomes fact, they will perhaps be able to enjoy the Outer Banks delights more often.
Perhaps these visitors should start considering the opportunity to buy Corolla and Duck real estate now. The addition of this bridge is surely going to have a huge impact on real estate values in these areas, and indeed all over the northern Outer Banks.
For real estate information or comments about Another Mid-Currituck County Bridge Update for Outer Banks Traffic, contact Mike and Linda Powers, broker associates with Resort Realty in Duck. Visit our web site, or if you have immediate questions, please call 252-599-2845.
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