Governor Roy Cooper announces a $242 million federal grant for Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement in Wilmington, NC, covering half of the $485 million project cost.

Governor Roy Cooper announces a $242 million federal grant for the replacement of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge in Wilmington, NC. The funding is part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and will cover roughly half of the project's estimated $485 million cost. The new bridge, a 135-foot-high fixed span, will be placed adjacent to the current one and is expected to improve safety and capacity for the growing transportation needs of the region.