Where Is Jug Handle Bridge?

Once complete, the Jug Handle Bridge will connect the southern portion of the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge to northern Rodanthe, bypassing the S-Turns section of N.C. Highway 12, which is highly susceptible to breaches and ocean overwash during storms.

Where is the Jug Handle Bridge in NC?

The 2.4-mile Rodanthe bridge project is considered a long-term solution and extends from the southern end of the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge over the Pamlico Sound into Rodanthe.

Is the bridge to OBX open?

By Joy Crist | Island Free Press. The 2.4 mile-long Jug Handle Bridge is 75% complete as of June 3, with a projected opening date of late 2021 or early 2022, per an update from the North Carolina Department of Transportation's (NCDOT) resident engineer for the project, Pablo Hernandez.

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