The coastland times with which is combined the pilot and herald of Belhaven and Swan Quarter. [volume] (Manteo, N.C.) 1959-1973, 1962-05-04

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\ GOV. SANFORD'S REMARKS:
/ consider this visit here to-
day a definite highlight in this
administration-the opening of
the Lindsay C. Warren Bridge
across the Alligator River.
1t is, a source of great salts
faction. to observe the handwork
of man as he utilities the great
marvels of God and nature and
takes advantage of these natur-
al resources by expanding them
to build the. ] economic and
growth potential of all the peo-
Pile of this great nation.
The building of this bridge
constitutes a milestone in the
progress of North Carolina, and
contributes to the progress of
our nation as well, in that it
completes the link that forms
the most direct route from
Whalebone to Los Angeles, from
the Atlantic to the Pacific
Oceans.
And surely no structure has
ever been more appropriately
named. The name Lindsay c..
Warren" is synonymous with
progress in Eastern North Caro-
lima and though we understand
a greater celebration and dedi-
cation is planned in his honor
in May, we want to salute Sena-
tor Warren today and thank
him for his life of service and
devotion to the First Congress
sional District, to this state and
to our nation.
Another item of significance
is that this bridge links two of
North Cardinals important and
historical counties, Dare and
Tyrrell. These counties have
made contributions in the agri-
cultural, economic and educa-
tional progress and development
of our state.
The completion and opening of
the Lindsay C. Warren Bridge
represents continuing process
in the bridge building program
in this section of North Carolina.
In 1927 the Chowan River
Bridge at Edenton was first
completed, and later replaced
with more modern structure.
The Albemarle Sound Bridge
was opened to traffic in 1888.
The Umstead Bridge spanning
the Croatan Sound was complet-
ed in 1857, and now the
Lindsay Warren Bridge has
been opened to traffic. And, as
you know, the contract for the
construction of the Oregon In
let Bridge was awarded Febru-
airy 1, 1862. There have also
been other bridges in the area
built or Improved during these
years.
The Lindsay Warren Bridge is
1929 feet long, or nearly three
miles. 1t provides motorists with
a 26 foot roadway for safe and
steady travel. 1t was built on
low bid by T. A. Loving Com
pany at an approximate cost of
$2,848,000. This is money well
spent indeed. The greatest eco
nomie- potential of this area is
in making it more attractive to
tourists and the development OF
tourist trade And you know the
tourist dollar III this state pays
lot Of bills. The tourist bust
ness presently enjoys the posi-
ton of being the third leading
industry ia North Carolina and
it is climbing fast.
Another prinkpal advantage
of this bridge IS the movement
of native &grown commodities
such asEtimber and timber pro
ducts. The growth of towns in
the area creates natural need
for the more expenditious flow
of traffic and lends itself to fur
Their industrial and residential
expansion of the communities.
A good example of this is the
development of Manns Harbor
at the foot of the Umstead
Bridge.sand such is possible now
for the beautiful areas of Tyr
rell and Dare Counties adjacent
to each end of the Warren
Bridge.
The opening to traffic of this
bridge completes the plan OF
Governor Cameron Morrison to
link together by unobstructed
and direct routes each county
seat in North Carolina, and it
brings this entire area closer
to the heart sof the state.
To quote the COASTL IND
TIMES: 4New impetus will b.
given the steady boom that is