Date of Notice: May
19, 2018
Work on the Bonner Bridge replacement requires the contractor on the project,
PCL Civil Constructors Inc., to periodically close the marine navigation channel
in Oregon Inlet between February 2018 through June 15, 2018 so that it can
safely erect the new bridge.
Closures will occur several times each week, for no more than two
hours at a time. All efforts are being made to conduct the closures when marine
traffic (fishing charters, etc.) is light.
Closures will be posted to this page, as needed, at least 48 hours
in advance.
Current closures scheduled:
- Monday, May 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Tuesday, May 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
U.S. Coast Guard Rule Summary:
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on the
navigable waters of Oregon Inlet in Dare County, North Carolina in support of
construction of the new Herbert C. Bonner Bridge. This temporary safety zone is
intended to protect mariners, vessels, and construction crews from the hazards
associated with installing the navigation span, and will restrict vessel traffic
from the bridge's navigation span as it is under construction by preventing
vessel traffic on a portion of Oregon Inlet. Entry of vessels or persons into
this safety zone is prohibited.
The full U.S. Coast Guard Rule is available in the
Federal Register.
Contact: Tim Hass
Phone: 252.423.5109
email: tdhass@ncdot.gov