RODANTHE – State transportation officials are inviting people to a virtual information meeting Sept. 3 on the ongoing Rodanthe “Jug Handle” Bridge project.
The bridge, which is currently under construction on the Outer Banks, is a long-term transportation solution for N.C. 12. The N.C. Department of Transportation is raising the highway onto a 2.4-mile bridge that extends over Pamlico Sound between the southern end of the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge and Rodanthe.
The bridge is due for completion in the fall of 2021.
The virtual meeting will be held 6-8 p.m. Sept. 3. During the meeting, NCDOT officials and project engineers will provide an update on the project’s progress and answer questions.
People may participate by phone or online.
Participants may listen to the audio portion of the meeting by calling 1-872-240-3212. When prompted, use the access code 135-511-477.
Comments may be submitted during the meeting by calling 1-855-925-2801, entering project code 8679 and leaving a message. Comments may also be submitted by chat box during the meeting.