North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 136. Transportation § 136-89.183A. Accelerated Pilot Toll Bridge Project

(a) Findings.--The General Assembly finds that there is a need for a bridge connecting the Currituck County mainland to the Currituck County Outer Banks;  that the bridge should be implemented as a toll bridge;  that the bridge should be implemented in a manner that protects the natural environment and quality of life on the Outer Banks;  and that the character of the existing road system in Currituck County and Dare County Outer Banks should be preserved.

(b) Contract to Construct Accelerated Pilot Toll Bridge Project.--The Authority shall contract with a single private firm to design, obtain all necessary permits for, and construct the toll bridge described in G.S. 136-89.183(a)(2), known as the Mid-Currituck Bridge, in order to provide accelerated, efficient, and cost-effective completion of the project.

(c) Preconstruction Participation.--In addition to the authority granted by G.S. 136-89.191, the Department shall participate in the cost of preconstruction activities related to the project described in this section, if requested by the Authority.

(d) Environmental Protection.--The Authority shall ensure that the Mid-Currituck Bridge is implemented in a manner that accomplishes all of the following:

(e) Report on Project.--The Authority shall report to the Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee on December 1, 2005, and each December 1 thereafter until completion, on the progress of the accelerated pilot toll bridge project described in this section.