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Cape Fear Bridge’s Future Decided by You | Wilmington News
The Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, a vital four-lane link between Brunswick and New Hanover counties, is aging and functionally obsolete — not unsafe, but too outdated to handle today’s traffic. NCDOT is proposing two replacement options: Alternative A keeps a movable span with higher clearance (65–135 feet), while Alternative B offers a fixed-span bridge at 135 feet, eliminating ship delays. Public input is crucial — hearings are held September 14th and 15th at 6 PM in Leland and Wilmington, with livestreams and online submissions open until October 15th. This decision will reshape daily…
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