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Cape Fear Bridge: Lift or Fixed? | Wilmington News
The Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement is heating up, with residents torn between a lift bridge and a fixed bridge — both costing nearly $1.3 billion, with 76% expected to come from tolls. The fixed bridge, while seemingly simpler, could destroy 11 acres of wetlands, disrupt evacuation routes, and take five years or more to build — far worse than the lift bridge option. Community sentiment leans toward minimizing environmental damage and avoiding tolls, even as federal rules limit cheaper alternatives. NCDOT plans to pick a preferred design by late summer or fall, urging locals to speak up…
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