Public Meeting for N.C. 12 SAND Plan - Dare County

​​​​​STIP Number HO-0020

The N.C. Department of Transportation plans to evaluate options for 11 miles of N.C. 12 from the Marc Basnight Bridge over the Oregon Inlet to the Rodanthe “Jug Handle" Bridge. 

​This planning phase is funded by a U.S. Department of Transportation PROTECT grant and will streamline future design, environmental review, and implementation.

A public meeting is scheduled for:

Thursday, April 30, 2026​
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Jennette's Pier 
7223 S. Virginia Dare Trail 
Nags Head 

NCDOT representatives will be available to answer questions and receive comments. The comments and information received will be taken into consideration as work on the project develops. More information can be found at NCDOT's ​public input portal​​​​.

Can't make it to this meeting, NCDOT has scheduled additional meetings for you to attend. 

​Public Comment

NCDOT representatives will be available to answer questions and receive comments. The comments and information received will be taken into consideration as work on the project develops.

The opportunity to submit written comments will be provided at the meeting or can be submitted via phone at (984) 205-6615 enter project code 2463, email nc-12-access@ncdot.gov or at ​NCDOT's public input portal by May. 15, 2026.

For additional information or to mail comments, contact:

Emily Richards
NCDOT Environmental Analysis Unit 
1598 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1598

​​ Submit Comments ​

​Special Accommodations

NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act for disabled persons who wish to participate in this workshop.

Anyone requiring special services should contact as early as possible:

Emily Richards
Environmental Analysis Unit
919-707-6014
edrichards1@ncdot.gov

Persons who do not speak English, or have a limited ability to read, speak or understand English, may receive interpretive services upon request prior to the meeting by calling 1-800-481-6494.