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Thirty years in the making, the Mid-Currituck Bridge project now costs a staggering $1.2 billion—with the state covering only a fraction, leaving a $700 million gap. The DOT called it financially unfeasible in March, and now the state auditor’s office is demanding bold action, calling for “adults to step up.” Usage has dropped from over 12,000 cars a day in 2012 to under 8,000 by 2019, and local officials admit they weren’t even aware of the data. Residents are frustrated by the endless uncertainty, pleading for a clear yes or no so they can plan their futures. This isn’t just concrete—it’s about community, cost, and accountability, as part of a broader audit effort across North Carolina aimed at forcing real decisions for Currituck County.

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