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ROAD CRITERIA

 


All comments regarding the design criteria of the road are concerned with impacting the natural environment as little as possible, if at all. Suggestions include using existing roadbeds, building a gravel or dirt road, removing Fontana Dam and restoring the old NC 288, constructing a road that opens daily, constructing a one-way road, and extending the roadway only to the cemeteries.

If the road is built people are concerned about street connectivity, future maintenance and repair costs, and the practicality of the road's ability to transport persons from one side of the park to the other. They are also concerned with preserving the area as a roadless expanse of land



The summary of public comments was derived from individual input related to the North Shore Road EIS Project. These comments were obtained through transcripts
and other written correspondence collected at the Public Scoping Meetings and written correspondence sent to the Project P.O. Box, the North Shore Road website, the National Park Service, and the Federal Highway Administration.

The tone and content of these comments represent the views of the individuals providing input and do not necessarily reflect actual events and/or factual information.

While a brief summary of unique comments is included, the original statement in its entirety has been retained for record purposes.

Action items requested by the public will be evaluated and addressed during the EIS process.




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