Cape Fear Bridge Replacement Vote | Wilmington News

The Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, built in 1969 and now handling over 65,000 cars daily—far beyond its design capacity—is set for a $1.1 billion replacement. Two options are on the table: a movable-span bridge offering 65 or 135 feet of ship clearance, or a fixed-span bridge with 135 feet clearance plus upgraded interchanges. The NCDOT is holding public hearings on Sept. 14 and 15 in Wilmington and Leland, with comments accepted via phone, email, or online until Oct. 15, 2026. Your input matters—this decision will shape the future of regional transportation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/548850dbe5084cb5