Judges Hear Aurguments For Replacing the Outer Banks Bonner Bridge

On Tuesday May 13 a 3 judge panel heard arguments from both sides (the NCDOT and the environmental groups) about the replacement of the Bonner Bridge at the NC Outer Banks. The state argued for a short bridge that would run parallel to the Bonner Bridge and the environmental groups argued for a more expensive longer bridge that would bypass Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge. A decision by the judges will takes weeks and possibly months to issue a ruling based on the arguments presented by the opposing parties.