NAGS HEAD – The North Carolina Department of Transportation has
scheduled the first “safety zone” closure of the Oregon Inlet navigation channel
for Wednesday, Feb. 28, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
The closure is necessary to safely move equipment and personnel
working on construction of the new Bonner Bridge. It is the first of several
such closures that will occur between Feb. 28 and May 6. All closures will be
two hours in length. NCDOT will make every effort to
schedule the closures at times when marine traffic is light.
The temporary ”safety zone” closure rules were established by the
U.S. Coast Guard and are intended to protect mariners, vessels, and construction
crews from the hazards associated with installing the bridge’s navigation span.
Entry of vessels or persons into the safety zone during the closures is
prohibited.
Contact: Tim Hass
Phone: 252.423.5109
Email: tdhass@ncdot.gov