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Getting AroundNCDOT revised its 135-foot Cape Fear Memorial Bridge design and is taking comments through Dec. 4If you cross the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, you have a new design to weigh in on. NCDOT revised Alternative B, the 135-foot fixed-span option, so a large loop ramp would land traffic on South Third Street instead of Fifth Avenue. The original 135-foot design is no longer being considered, Port City Daily reports. NCDOT is currently considering Alternative A and the revised Alternative B, and WECT covers the updated Alternative B.Today’s editionRead

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From WWAYTV3, Port City Daily and 5 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. WWAYTV313 hours ago

    NCDOT revises Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement plan

    The North Carolina Department of Transportation is revising one of its proposed designs for the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement project in an effort to reduce impacts to downtown Wilmington.

    Also reported byPort City DailyNRcolumbus.comWilmingtonBiz

  2. WHQR19 hours ago

    NCDOT offers updated Cape Fear Memorial Bridge option, not currently considering Wilmington’s suggested alternatives

    On Wednesday, NCDOT opened a month-long public comment period on a modified version of a Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement, which officials say addresses many of the public concerns they’ve heard. But, at least right now, NCDOT isn’t considering options that would require new action by federal stakeholders.

  3. Wilmington Star-News19 hours ago

    NCDOT revises Cape Fear Memorial Bridge alternative

    NCDOT has updated plans for the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement to reduce community impact and property loss.

    Also reported byWECT

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  • Veterans ParadeThe Southeast North Carolina Veterans Parade returns to downtown Wilmington Saturday, Nov.

    The Southeast North Carolina Veterans Parade returns to downtown Wilmington Saturday, Nov. 7. It begins at 11 a.m. on North Third Street, from Hanover Street to Market Street.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: WWAYTV3

  • Navassa RoadThe WMPO Board voted Wed., Oct. 28, to allocate $973,600 in federal transportation funding to the Town of Leland for a South Navassa Road multi-use path.

    The WMPO Board voted Wed., Oct. 28, to allocate $973,600 in federal transportation funding to the Town of Leland for a South Navassa Road multi-use path.

    News Notes · Wednesday’s editionSource: NRcolumbus.com