Maco Road’s Growing Strain | Wilmington News

Maco Road in Brunswick County is buckling under traffic growth, swelling from 4,000 to nearly 6,000 daily trips—pushing it to 60% of capacity despite officials saying it’s not yet at the critical 90%. Residents are already feeling the strain: three fatal crashes and eight serious injuries between 2016 and 2025. While developers push for more housing, local planners warn that unchecked growth could turn this road into a danger zone. The NCDOT insists collaboration with towns is vital to manage future traffic spikes and keep everyone safe. 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/cda3205690502e27