Currituck opposes span plan in Aydlett

BAS wrote:

There is no way to widen Route 12 without interfering with hundreds of commercial and residential properties, not to mention the beach atmosphere on the Currituck Outer Banks and village of Duck. Commissioners, the bridge is a safety and tourist issue and unfortunately a project long overdue. Let's find the best suitable site on both sides of the sound.

JHS19 wrote:

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How is the Bridge a safety issue? There has NEVER been a problem evacuating the northern outer banks. Are you saying you would rather drive through Eliz. City to evacuate? Virginia is not going to let evacuees to go north, they have enough problems. If the area is so over developed then stop developing!!! And what about that ridiculous intersection at 158/12? If that was dramatically improved ie. bring 158 south over 158 north at 12 and get rid of the stop light the traffic would improve as much or more than spending 640 million on a bridge that is NOT needed.

BAS wrote:

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It is not just a matter of safe and timely evacuations, although that is a growing concern. During Isabel in 2003, there were 6-hour delays with no car movement from Corolla on south into Duck. Imagine that same drive today with so many more houses. The main safety issue is getting residents or vacationers from the northern Currituck beaches to medical facilities. As it is, trauma cases must be driven to a firehouse landing zone and helicoptered out to Norfolk. To try and reach OBX Hospital in Nags Head (not a trauma center) is just not an option in summer traffic. With more, and older, full-time Corolla residents, medical evacuation is crucial. No one wanted to see this kind of population boom here. There are always pros and cons to any project.(I do agree the Route 12/158 intersection could be greatly improved.)