Tar Heel
Tar Heel, NC · Traffic & Transit
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...
jocoreport.com
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.
WECT
WECT
WECT
wcti12.com
Camp Lejeune to close Marines Road, Highway 172 Wednesday morning due to smoke
Which gate is restricted to personnel traveling to Courthouse Bay?. MCB Camp Lejeune will temporarily close Marines Road and Highway 172 from 5:00 to 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 30, because of reduced visibility from smoke. The smoke is coming from smoldering fires in the G-10 impact area and could...
WECT
Multi-car crash on Market Street causing delays
WECT
Water line work to shut down part of South Kerr Avenue
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Drivers in Wilmington will experience delays over the next few days as crews install a water line on South Kerr Avenue. According to the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA), both southbound lanes of South Kerr Avenue will be closed between Market Street and Cinema Drive starting at 7 p.m. on Oct. 2.
wcti12.com
Belgrade Swansboro Road closure for pipe replacement through Wednesday
SWANSBORO, N.C. — Drivers in the Belgrade area should plan for a temporary road closure beginning Monday. The N.C. Department of Transportation says part of Belgrade Swansboro Road, also known as State Road 1434, will close for a pipe replacement project. The work is scheduled to begin Monday, Sept....
WECT
wcti12.com
Highway 258 reopens after major crash near Richlands
RICHLANDS, N.C. — Highway 258 has reopened after a major crash shut down part of the highway Thursday morning, according to the Richlands Volunteer Fire Department. The department initially reported on September 24 that Highway 258 toward Kinston was closed between Jesse Williams Road and Haw Branch Road because of the crash.
WECT
Wave Transit drivers say pay, benefits are unsustainable
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Wave Transit bus drivers are speaking out over what they call unsustainable pay and benefits, telling Cape Fear Public Transportation Authority board members they can no longer afford to make ends meet. Drivers and members of Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1328 addressed the board Thursday,...