The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded NC a $242M grant for Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement, covering half of the $485M cost.

The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded North Carolina a $242 million grant to support the replacement of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge. The funding comes from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and covers about half of the estimated $485 million cost of the project. The bridge, built in 1969, is a critical lifeline for Wilmington, serving thousands of residents, tourists, and truck drivers daily.

July 12, 2024
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