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Dredging work on the emergency ferry channel between Stumpy Point and Rodanthe, North Carolina, is approximately 50% complete, with proactive maintenance plans aimed at ensuring navigation safety ahead of the hurricane season. The U.S.

Army Corps of Engineers had previously completed a dredge project in the channel. Plans are underway to address shoaling issues in Rodanthe Harbor, with the county seeking permits for the local hopper dredge Miss Katie to maintain the channel.

The authorized federal channel is about one mile long but currently ends in shallow waters, necessitating additional surveys to determine the required dredging depth. The project is funded by the state's Shallow Draft Navigation Channel Dredging and Aquatic Weed Fund, covering 75% of costs, with Dare County responsible for the remaining 25%. The goal is to obtain necessary permits by July, ensuring ongoing ferry access.