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Temporary NC 12 bridge keeps Hatteras moving

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Thats pretty sad that all many people want to do is go down there and destroy the beach and wildlife

....why do you automatically ASSUME that those that wish to have access to the beach will destroy it? People have been driving on that beach since cars were invented....literally. It was the only "highway for a long long time.

btneast
August 28, 2012 2:11 p.m.

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I doubt if my road in Wake county washed out every couple of years that I could expect the taxpayers to spend $10 million to constantly fix it.

...if it generated the tax revenue the OBX generates, you better believe they would. The state is protecting its cash cow, not accomodating a handful of residents.

btneast
August 28, 2012 2:08 p.m.

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Let's temporarily annex it to China. Let's say 3 years. They will certainly wipe the place clean from all these pesky birds and sea turtles.

BigOski
August 28, 2012 1:29 p.m.

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I must say that those of us who have a house on Hatteras Island and family that has been there for generations it's not about an unstable land mass/temp. bridge. We all know its an ever changing island however you dont uproot generations because the state doesnt want to spend money for a better bridge. As some have stated this area brings in large amounts of tourism revenue that help keep this state going. I drive this bridge every week and although its not the best in the world, it works. It will be great for a new permanent bridge and will help the tourism. All thats left is to get the NPS from ruining where we can enjoy the beach because of birds.

tarheels512
August 28, 2012 1:17 p.m.

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Here's an excert form the NC Dept of Commerce's website on WHY these coastal roads have to be kept open:

Visitors traveling to and within the state of North Carolina spent a record $18 billion in 2011, supporting more than 40,000 North Carolina businesses and directly supporting nearly 200,000 jobs all across the state. State and local tax revenues generated as a result of visitor spending totals more than $1.5 billion annually. North Carolina ranks as the 6th most visited state in the United States.

btneast
August 28, 2012 12:59 p.m.

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We've vacationed on Hatteras Island for years. Yes, it's a temporary bridge but I've crossed bridges worse in Wake County. When I was growing up, there were many wooden bridges, rickety and almost falling apart, and that was in NoVa. I will continue to support our state by vacationing on the Outer Banks. We have a wonderful treasure on our coast.

Deb1003
August 28, 2012 12:58 p.m.

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just park your car and walk

NO....you cannot walk in bird closures either.

btneast
August 28, 2012 12:35 p.m.

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Why not toll the road/bridge during tourist season to pay for it?

....(sigh) obviously, some of you don't understand just how much money that area generates from tourism spending......way more than they get back from the state......which is why Dare County is considered a "donor" county for taxes. Keeping that road open is all about keeping the toursits there, NOT about the residents.

btneast
August 28, 2012 12:34 p.m.

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"it's President Obama and will continue to be till 2016. - comment

yeah, FOUR MORE YEARS of this djofraleigh" Thank goodness! I for one don't want to go back to starting wars of aggression, environmental suicide and fiscal irresponsibility.

fayncmike
August 28, 2012 12:23 p.m.

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I travel to the OBX about 6-10 times a year. Make it a toll. I will still go but people should not just blow off the fact that the place is a net gain for the state coffers. I would love to here from some OBX haters what are their enjoyments in life. Wonder what OBX'ers subsidize in the form of taxes for your life's enjoyments.

BigOski
August 28, 2012 12:11 p.m.

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