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Riegelwood, NC · Traffic & Transit
Star News
NCDOT to take Wilmington gas station to make way for road widening
The N.C. Department of Transportation has filed eminent domain cases for properties to make way for improvements along South Front Street including a longstanding gas station. After failing to negotiate with property owners, NCDOT is exercising its eminent domain authority to acquire portions of two properties needed to complete roadway improvements along the busy corridor. The project, a $76.5 million road widening with additional improvements, is expected to begin construction in 2029. In April, the project prompted the relocation of the Greenfield Lake Yacht Club. The bar’s former building at 1756 Carolina Beach Road will be demolished to make way for the improvements. The club’s owners previously told the StarNews that they were aware of the project when the business opened in 2023 and have since relocated to Bourgie Nights on Princess Street. More on eminent domain: NCDOT files eminent domain for dozens of Eastwood overpass properties | Exclusive What the filings show In court documents filed in August, NCDOT began pursuing eminent domain for the property at 1746 Carolina Beach Road. A Mobil gas station with a Han-Dee Hugo’s convenience store will be demolished. The agency will take the entire 0.34-acre property, compensating the owner a sum of $750,725.
WWAY NewsChannel 3
Wilmington City Council approves resolution accepting comments from staff on CFMB replacement
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Wilmington City Council is weighing in on the future of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, including potential alternatives to the replacement options being considered by the North Carolina Department of Transportation. Council unanimously approved a resolution Tuesday night accepting comments and recommendations presented by city...
WilmingtonBiz
OPINION: It’s Time To Stop Looking Backward And Move Forward On Cape Fear Bridge Replacement
A cheaper, less disruptive Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement would be welcome news. Residents deserve to know that every reasonable way to reduce the project’s cost and impact was explored. They also deserve apples-to-apples comparisons and a fair accounting of the process that brought us here. A new report...
WWAY NewsChannel 3
Westbound lanes of Market Street to close overnight for water repair
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Drivers traveling on Market Street in Wilmington should expect an overnight detour Wednesday while crews make a water service repair. Both westbound lanes of Market Street between North 20th and North 19th streets will close beginning at 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7. The closure affects...
WilmingtonBiz
Bridging Visions: Local Officials Express Preference For Lower, Movable-span Bridge
After years of planning, replacing the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge could be getting closer to reality. But dialogue around what the new bridge will look like and how to pay for it has sparked new questions and advocacy from local officials and residents – even as key deadlines for securing federal funding approach.
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Downtown Wilmington offers lowered parking rates through Dec. 26
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Drivers visiting downtown Wilmington on Saturdays can park in the Market Street and 2nd Street parking decks for a flat $5 rate through Dec. 26. The special Saturday rate is available through the holiday season. The first hour of parking remains free. The reduced rate...
Star News
Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement by the numbers
The Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement is one of the most talked about — and costly — infrastructure projects in the Wilmington area. Overlooking the historic district and linking the Port City to booming Brunswick County, the structure has become an iconic symbol for the Wilmington area. With Wilmington's rapid population growth bringing increased traffic, the N.C. Department of Transportation has declared the bridge "functionally obsolete," meaning it cannot keep up with demand. The proposed replacement has stirred up a number of issues among local residents and officials, including the impact of tolls and property acquisition. Here are some statistics regarding the bridge and its replacement. 1969 The year the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge opened to traffic $500,000 Cost of operating and maintaining the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge annually 70,000 Average number of cars that cross the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge per day $1,110,700,000 Estimated cost of the Alternative A moveable span bridge, the more expensive and popular option 135 Clearance required for the replacement bridge by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in feet 2.6 Acres of conservation land on Eagles Island anticipated to be impacted 43 Percent of average weekday traffic NCDOT expects will be diverted to the
WNCT
Portion of Onslow County road to close for pipe replacement
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The North Carolina Department of Transportation announced Thursday their plan to close a section on an Onslow County road next week. The NCDOT said that Ben Williams Rd. between Davis Rd. and Blue Creek Rd. will close for a pipe replacement. According to officials, the...
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Overnight Lane Closures For Sampson County Road
CLINTON, N.C. – The N.C. Department of Transportation is set to resurface a downtown Clinton road beginning Sunday night Oct. 4. Sunset Avenue/Fayetteville Street will be paved from Forest Trail to the intersection with McKoy Street, Sycamore Street and Vance Street, requiring intermittent overnight lane closures. Work will be conducted nightly Monday – Sunday from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
WNCT
Portion of Onslow County road to close for pipe replacement
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The North Carolina Department of Transportation announced Thursday their plan to close a section on an Onslow County road next week. The NCDOT said that Ben Williams Rd. between Davis Rd. and Blue Creek Rd. will close for a pipe replacement. According to officials, the scheduled closure will begin at 8am […]
Duplin Times
NC 41 road paving begins near Chinquapin
BEULAVILLE — The N.C. Department of Transportation has begun paving Highway NC 41 from Chinquapin to Beulaville, which will cause intermittent lane closures for the next month or so. Work started Sept. 29 on NC 41, which will be resurfaced from near Durwood Evans Road in Chinquapin to the intersection with NC Highway 24 in Beulaville. Paving operations from Chinquapin to the intersection at N.C. 24/N.C. 41 will be completed daily Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Work on the intersection of NC 24 and 41 will occur nightly Monday through Sunday, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. through the end of the month. Operations will include utility adjustments, milling, paving, pavement markings, and rumble strip installation, according to a press release from the DOT issued Sept. 30. Motorists should allow extra time when traveling through the area, or take an alternate route to bypass the construction. The work is dependent on the weather, and could be delayed or rescheduled. Drivers should use caution and reduce speed while traveling through the work zone. For real-time travel information, visit DriveNC.gov or follow NCDOT on social media.