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Wrightsville Beach Bridge Replacements

Wrightsville Beach Bridge Replacements
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Project Information Left Table
County:New Hanover
Status:In Development
STIP Number:HB-0040
Project Information Right Table
Estimated Cost:$82.3 million
Start Date:2028
Completion Date:TBD

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Planning and development are underway to replace three bridges that connect Wrightsville Beach in New Hanover County. While all three bridges remain safe, they are nearing the end of their life cycle and must be monitored, inspected and maintained on a more frequent basis. 

The two bridges along West Salisbury Street (U.S. 74) that cross Lees Cut and Banks Channel and the South Banks Channel Bridge on Causeway Drive (U.S. 76) will be replaced ​​with new structures.

These three bridges are vital to the residents of Wrightsville Beach, vacationers and the tourism industry because they provide direct access to and from the area. 

Upcoming Public Meetings

There are no upcoming public meetings for this project.

Project Funding

This project is listed as Project HB-0040 in the N.C. Department of Transportation's State Transportation Improvement Program. This project is currently funded for design only. 

*Estimated costs subject to change​

Project Timeline

*Future dates subject to change

Contact

Eric Murray, Derek Pielech, P.E.

Project Managers
NCDOT Highway Division 3

5501 Barbados Blvd.
Castle Hayne, NC 28429

Charles R. Cox, P.E.

Project Manager
RS&H

8521 Six Forks Road, Suite 400
Raleigh, NC 27615

Last updated Feb. 26, 2025