The saga of the Mid-Currituck Bridge continues. The plans are still a bit in flux, but an important step forward was made yesterday when the North Carolina Turnpike Authority chose one of two proposed routes.

It seems traffic and congestion concerns will keep the proposed bridge out of the small town Aydlett.  Instead, the toll booths on the mainland side will be closer to Coinjock.

The proposed bridge is a seven mile, two lane toll project that would cross Currituck Sound and connect the mainland at U.S. 158 near Aydlett with N.C. 12 on the Outer Banks south of Corolla.

The bridge could cut about 50 miles off the drive from Hampton Roads to the Northern Outer Banks. It is expected to reduce traffic congestion as well as provide an alternate hurricane evacuation route for the northern Outer Banks.

Its estimated to cost about $660 million and open in 2016, and the toll could cost drivers $6 to $12 each way to help with funding the project.

Outer Banks Mid-Currituck Bridge Preferred Alternative

Outer Banks Mid-Currituck Bridge Alternatives