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Cape Fear Bridge Plan Rejected | Wilmington News
North Carolina just killed a private plan to rebuild the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge — and here’s why it matters: the state says Delivering Bridges LLC’s six-lane, tolling proposal didn’t bring anything new, and locals are furious about potential tolls that would hit essential workers and students hardest. While the state leans toward a traditional toll bridge to recoup costs, a major environmental assessment is now complete, with public hearings coming up in August. Plus, a new state law could make local groups pay for canceled projects — adding another layer of tension to this already heated…
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