1. Proposed Replacement of the Herbert C. Bonner Bridge (Bridge No. 11) on NC 12 over Oregon Inlet TIP Project No. B-2500 Citizens Informational Workshops June 26, 2003

2. Purpose of the Proposed Project The purposes of the proposed action are to: 1.Provide a new means of access from Bodie Island to Hatteras Island  Needs Addressed: The existing bridge is reaching the end of its service life

3. Purpose of the Proposed Project The purposes of the proposed action are to: 2.Provide a replacement crossing that takes into account natural Oregon Inlet channel migration  Needs Addressed: Reduce future dredging needs

4. Purpose of Proposed Project The purposes of the proposed action are to: 3.Provide a replacement crossing that will not be endangered by shoreline movement and will connect to future shifts of NC 12  Needs Addressed: The southern terminus of the existing bridge is north of portions of NC 12 threatened by shoreline erosion and overwash

5. Bonner Bridge Project History 1990-1994: Bridge replacement studies 1990-1994: Bridge replacement studies 1994: Public hearings for new 1994: Public hearings for new bridge west of the existing bridge 1994-1998: Bridge design and additional environmental work 1994-1998: Bridge design and additional environmental work 2002-2003: New bridge replacement studies to consider: 2002-2003: New bridge replacement studies to consider: Recent NC 12 overwash problems Recent NC 12 overwash problems Recent wildlife refuge management rules Recent wildlife refuge management rules

6. Project Schedule February 2004: Supplemental Draft EIS February 2005: Final EIS May 2005: Record of Decision August 2005: Begin Right of Way Acquisition August 2006: Begin Construction 2010: New Bridge Open to Traffic

7. Corridor Alternatives Four Corridor Alternatives evaluated Corridor Alternatives 2 and 3 were dropped from consideration Corridor Alternatives 1 and 4 were selected for more detailed evaluation

8. Corridor Alternative 1

9. Corridor Alternative 4

10. Next Steps Final selection of a corridor Final selection of a corridor Identification of the alignment(s) within that corridor that minimize impacts Identification of the alignment(s) within that corridor that minimize impacts Detailed assessment of alignment(s) Detailed assessment of alignment(s) Preparation of a Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement (SDEIS) Preparation of a Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement (SDEIS) Public review of SDEIS and public hearings Public review of SDEIS and public hearings

11. Environmental Impact Assessment Components Community Examples Community Examples Community Compatibility Community Compatibility Displacement / Relocation Displacement / Relocation Views Views Accessibility Accessibility Public Services Public Services Noise Noise Recreational Resources Recreational Resources

12. Environmental Impact Assessment Components Cultural Resource Examples Cultural Resource Examples Historic Properties Historic Properties Underwater Archaeology Underwater Archaeology Coastal Conditions Coastal Conditions Construction Method Construction Method Indirect and Cumulative Impacts Indirect and Cumulative Impacts

13. Environmental Impact Assessment Components Natural Resource Examples Natural Resource Examples Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge Bird and Other Wildlife Habitat Bird and Other Wildlife Habitat Protected Species Protected Species Wetlands Wetlands Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Submerged Aquatic Vegetation

14. Proposed Replacement of the Herbert C. Bonner Bridge

15. Contact Information Toll-free project information line: 1-866-803-0529 Toll-free project information line: 1-866-803-0529 Small group meetings and newsletters Small group meetings and newsletters Mr. John Page, AICP, CEP Mr. John Page, AICP, CEP Parsons Brinckerhoff Quade & Douglas, Inc. 909 Aviation Parkway, Suite 1500 Morrisville, NC 27560 Ms. Jennifer Harris, PE Ms. Jennifer Harris, PE NC Department of Transportation Project Development & Environmental Analysis Branch 1548 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1548