Alligator River Bridge project hits 63% completion

Alligator River Bridge project hits 63% completion

OUTER BANKS, N.C. (WNCT) -- The Alligator River Bridge replacement project on US 64 between Tyrrell and Dare counties is 63% complete, which is on track for fall 2029 completion. According to NCDOT NC 12 on Facebook, "as of July 19, 368 36-inch square piles have been driven in the Alligator River Bridge replacement project on US 64 between Tyrrell and Dare counties. That’s 63% of the total needed. In addition, 16 54-inch diameter cylinder piles …

Pile driving for new Alligator River Bridge pauses for environmental moratorium through Sept. 30

From SamWalkerOBXNews.comWhile pile driving for the new bridge over the Alligator River is on hold until the end of September, contractors continue to make progress on construction of the new $450 million span.As of July 19, a total of 368 square piles with a diameter of 36 inches have been driven into the bottom of the river between Dare and Tyrrell counties.That’s 63% of the total needed, according to the N.C. Department of Transportation.In a…