Manteo Shallowbag Bay navigation project up for comment

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District has prepared a Draft Environmental Assessment (Draft EA) for the Manteo Shallowbag Bay (Oregon Inlet) Navigation Corridor project.

This Draft EA addresses the emergency dredging of the western alternate route as well as long-term maintenance of the Manteo Shallowbag Bay (Oregon Inlet) Federal navigation project, following natural deep water.

The proposed long-term plan includes a large navigation corridor that encompasses areas both east and west of the Marc Basnight Bridge.

The corridor would extend west to include Old House Ranges 1 and 2, north near Island C and east through the official bridge navigation span and would include the ocean bar.

This proposed navigation corridor encompasses approximately 5,053 acres and would provide the greatest flexibility to maintain a safe, navigable channel in the very dynamic area of Oregon Inlet.

The deadline for sending comments on the proposed dredging of the Manteo Shallowbag Bay is November 2, 2023.