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Tolls Back on Table for Cape Fear Bridge | Wilmington News
Tolls may be back on the table for the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement after a private company’s plan was rejected as too similar to the state’s existing proposal. NCDOT says the bid didn’t offer new benefits, but the company isn’t ruled out — they could still compete if the state opens bidding. With the project estimated at $1.1 billion and federal funds only covering $242 million, lawmakers are being pressured to approve tolls — a politically tough sell. The tolled option actually scored better in funding scenarios, and officials are now moving toward drafting an environmental…
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