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Cape Hatteras National Seashore officials are requesting public feedback on an environmental assessment for the construction of a new multiuse pathway along Lighthouse Road, in the Seashore’s Hatteras Island District. Patient Lifting Chair

The comment period began Monday and ends March 28. Comments may be submitted electronically, which is preferred or mailed to Superintendent, 1401 National Park Drive, Manteo, NC 27954

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A new pathway would provide users in the village of Buxton with a resilient, safe and accessible route to many of the seashore’s key visitor use areas including the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, Museum of the Sea and beach accesses, officials said.

There are two alternatives and analysis of their potential impacts are presented for public review in the Construct Multi-use Pathway in Hatteras Island District environmental assessment and newsletter.

Alternative A is no action. Preferred Alternative B is to construct a multiuse pathway.

The following are details the seashore provided on the pathway:

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