Island Road Bridge Replacement

Fast Facts

Project # B-4863
Type: Bridge Replacement
Affected Counties: Carteret
Estimated Cost: $26,353,000

Description

In an effort to improve bridge safety and function, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will replace both Harkers Island Bridges (#73 and #96) on Harkers Island Road in Carteret County.

Bridge #73, also known as the Earl C. Davis Memorial Bridge, leading from Fishing Pier Island directly onto Harkers Island, has a sufficiency rating of 29 out of 100 and is considered structurally deficient.

Bridge #96 (the bridge from Carteret Beach onto Fishing Pier Island) is in good condition with a sufficiency rating of 47 out of 100. However, it is considered functionally obsolete by current standards.

These two bridges provide the only access across the Straits by car to Harkers Island.

Both bridges will be replaced with either one or two fixed span bridges.

News/Publications

Carteret County News-Times: New bridge ideas draw comments

Project Schedule

Right-of-way acquisition – Late 2016
Start Construction – 2019
End Construction – 2022

Property Takings

Property owners from both Carteret Beach and Harkers Island will be impacted by this project. Currently, the NCDOT has set aside $2,200,000 for right-of-way takings. If your property will be affected, contact one of our attorneys (four of whom previously worked on behalf of the NCDOT) for a free case evaluation.

Get a free case
evaluation today.

There are only a handful of attorneys in NC who practice eminent domain exclusively, and even fewer with NCDOT experience. We have several. That’s why its worth getting in touch with us for a free case evaluation.

Here’s how it works:

1) Tell us about your situation.

2) We research your property as needed, using DOT maps, our own technology, and experience to see the exact effects.

3) We let you know what we think a fair offer would be. This evaluation is free, and there’s no
pressure or obligation to hire us after.

But please don’t wait to act. Waiting can hurt your case, and the cost is the same: free.

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