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Nakina, NC · Traffic & Transit
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Portion of Market Street closing overnight for utility repairs
Cape Fear Utility Authority (CFPUA) will be closing a lane on Market Street Monday to replace a broken water valve.
WilmingtonBiz
Report Weighs Potential Impacts From Cape Fear Memorial Bridge Alternatives
A recently released environmental assessment of two alternatives for the replacement of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge outlines potential impacts on both sides of the bridge. The N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) released the assessment, which details the anticipated impacts to natural, human, environmental, physical and biological resources for the proposed alternatives, late last week in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration.
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Wrightsville Beach Bridge Overhaul Moves Up Two Years to 2030
Three aging bridges connecting New Hanover County's mainland to Wrightsville Beach are getting a $105 million overhaul, and state transportation officials now say the project will wrap up two years sooner than originally planned. The North Carolina Department of Transportation had been targeting 2032 for completion, but a newly adopted construction approach is pushing that date up to spring 2030.
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McRae Street to close next week for railroad bridge repairs
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — McRae Street will be closed to traffic next week while CSX Transportation completes repairs to an overhead railroad bridge, according to the City of Wilmington. The full closure is scheduled for:. Monday, Aug. 17 through Thursday, Aug. 20. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day.
WNCT
TRAFFIC ALERT: N.C. 24 crossover at Hunters Trail to close for several days
PINEY GREEN, N.C. (WNCT) — The N.C. Department of Transportation is scheduled to close the crossover on N.C. 24 at Hunters Trail for three to four days. According to a press release, crews will install a new crossline pipe to improve median drainage near the railroad tracks. Drivers are advised to use alternate routes or […]
WECT
NCDOT uses new approach to shave years off Wrightsville Beach bridge project
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Utility work is underway for a $105 million overhaul of three Wrightsville Beach bridges, a project state officials say will finish two years ahead of schedule while keeping traffic lanes open. After receiving public feedback, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) decided to bring contractors...
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NCDOT invites public to weigh in on Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is inviting the public to voice their opinions on the proposed replacement of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge. According to NCDOT, the four-lane, steel vertical-lift bridge, which connects Brunswick and New Hanover counties, is “functionally obsolete” and can no...
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How traffic will flow on this future Wilmington overpass
A controversial overpass project will soon reconfigure traffic flow at a busy Wilmington intersection. The flyover planned for the corner of Eastwood and Military Cutoff roads has caused an uproar among nearby residents. In April 2025, a resident-organized meeting drew 100 attendees who cited the potential economic impacts of years of construction against what they consider minimal improvements. The $81.4 million project will transform a highly visible and heavily traveled intersection in one of the most affluent areas of New Hanover County, with Landfall and the future Center Point development on either side of the future infrastructure. Work on the 30-foot overpass is expected to start in the winter of 2027, with a targeted completion date of 2031. Here’s how the N.C. Department of Transportation will reconfigure the intersection. What to expect on the overpass Under the current plans, the project will be a single point urban interchange, which consolidates all traffic movements under one large, signalized overpass. Eastwood Road will be elevated over the intersection, eliminating the bottleneck caused by the eight-phase traffic signal that is currently operating. Previous coverage: Wilmington residents are fighting against a traffic improvement project. Here's why. By building a bridge and relocating turns, each
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NCDOT unveils new approach that could speed up Wrightsville Beach bridge project
NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY) — The North Carolina Department of Transportation is moving forward with a new approach to the Wrightsville Beach bridge project that officials say could help shorten the construction timeline. During a news conference Friday, NCDOT Division 3 Engineer Trevor Carroll said the department plans to...
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Emergency road work happening on the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The North Carolina Department of Transportation said emergency road work is happening on the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge. The right lane for eastbound traffic heading into Wilmington appears to be closed. The department’s website shows work on the bridge started at 9 a.m. on...
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OPINION: Wilmington's Economy Depends On Getting The Bridge Right
Every generation inherits decisions that will shape its economic future for decades. The replacement of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge is one of those decisions. The debate has too often been framed as a choice between economic growth and historic preservation. That is the wrong question. The real question is...
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Portion of Mill Avenue closed for sewer repair in downtown Jacksonville
The city of Jacksonville states Mill Avenue between First Street and Wantland Street is closed to through traffic until 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13. The closure is for sewer repair work in downtown Jacksonville. Motorists should use an alternate route.
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Oak Island asks drivers to avoid area as house move takes longer than expected
OAK ISLAND, NC (WWAY) — Drivers are being urged to avoid part of Oak Island Wednesday afternoon after a house move took longer than expected. In an update issued around 12:30 p.m., town officials said the transport has been slowed by additional road widening work and increased traffic from people stopping to watch the move.
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House move to impact traffic in Oak Island on Wednesday
OAK ISLAND, NC (WWAY) — Drivers in Oak Island should expect delays Wednesday as a house is transported across town. Town officials say the house move is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Aug. 12 and will involve moving a home measuring approximately 75 feet long by 35 feet wide.