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Harkers Island Bridge Replacement
Project Information
- Project Location:
- Harkers Island, NC
- Approx Contract:
- $100,000,000
- Status:
- Completed
- Structure Type:
- Bridge
References
- Client:
- North Carolina Department of Transportation
Scope Of Work
Balfour Beatty is replacing two 50-year-old bridges on behalf of the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to increase capacity for emergency access and evacuation and reduce congestion and delays for marine vessels and vehicular traffic.
Construction includes development of a new, single, 3,200-foot-long fixed-span bridge to replace the existing Earl C. Memorial Bridge (Bridge No. 73) and Bridge No. 96 that currently connects the town of Straits to Harkers Island. The new bridge will be built over the straits to the east of the existing bridges and will provide a direct path for drivers traveling to and from the mainland. With a 45-foot navigational clearance, the new bridge will allow boats to pass unimpeded and safely and allow motorists to travel without delays from bridge openings.
