Transportation
Statement on Federal Grant to assist with Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement
[July 17, 2024] – Brunswick County Commissioner Frank Williams, who represents Brunswick County on the Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (WMPO) board, issued the following statement after today’s press conference announcing the award of a $242 federal grant to help fund replacement of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge: “The Cape Fear Memorial Bridge is…
Read MoreWilliams re-elected Chair of Cape Fear Rural Planning Organization Transportation Advisory Committee
The Cape Fear Rural Transportation Planning Organization (RPO) Transportation Advisory Committee (RTAC) recently elected its officers for 2024. Brunswick County Commissioner Frank Williams was unanimously re-elected Chair and Whiteville Mayor Terry Mann was unanimously re-elected Vice Chair. Williams and Mann have served as chair and vice chair since January 2014. The Cape Fear RPO covers…
Read MoreUpdate: Cape Fear Memorial Bridge Preservation Project Scheduled to Begin Mid-January
People in the Wilmington area should prepare for travel impacts on the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge to begin after the holidays. “While the bridge is safe, it is in need of critical repairs,” said Division Engineer Chad Kimes. “We need to start the project now to ensure enough time to complete this work before hurricane…
Read MorePreservation Project to close multiple lanes of Cape Fear Memorial Bridge for several months beginning in January
The N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) announced on December 1 that a preservation project intended to extend the life of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge will temporarily close portions of the bridge in the coming months. The work is scheduled to begin in early 2024 will repair the moveable bridge deck. According to NCDOT: NCDOT’s…
Read MoreCape Fear Memorial Bridge Inspection Requires Lane Reductions Nov. 30 – Dec. 9
WILMINGTON – Drivers will encounter reduced lanes on the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge starting Monday, Nov. 30. The N.C. Department of Transportation will alternate between closing the right lane in the south direction and in the north direction from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. from Nov. 30 to Dec. 9. Only one lane on the…
Read MoreWilliams among speakers at dedication of William M. Sue Bridge
Brunswick County Commissioner Frank Williams was among the speakers at the dedication of the Interstate 140 bridge over U.S. 74/76 as the “William M. Sue Bridge” on Friday, October 15, 2021. Former Brunswick County Commissioner Bill Sue was a strong voice for Brunswick County’s infrastructure needs, including water, sewer, and transportation. As a member of…
Read MorePublic Hearing Scheduled for Brunswick County Bridge Replacement
BOLIVIA – The public is invited to a virtual hearing with the N.C. Department of Transportation next week and asked to submit feedback regarding a proposed work within the Green Swamp Preserve in Brunswick County. The proposed project is needed to replace a bridge over Driving Creek on N.C. 211 (Green Swamp Road). The amendment…
Read MoreReplacement of Railroad Crossings Require Road Closures in Leland, Boiling Spring Lakes
The N.C. Department of Transportation will close a section of two Brunswick County roads while MOTSU railroad crossings are replaced. The section of Buckeye Road at the railroad crossings, near Rachel Wynd, is scheduled to be closed between March 1 and April 2. While the road is closed, a signed detour will be in place…
Read MoreWilliams unanimously elected Chair of Rural Transportation Advisory Committee for 8th consecutive year
WILMINGTON, N.C. – The Cape Fear Rural Transportation Planning Organization (RPO) Transportation Advisory Committee (RTAC) elected officers for 2021 at its February 12 meeting, which was held virtually via Zoom due to COVID-19. Brunswick County Commissioner Frank Williams was unanimously re-elected Chair and Whiteville Mayor Terry Mann was unanimously re-elected Vice Chair. Williams and Mann…
Read MoreIntersection of Old Ferry Connection and Sabbath Home Road Converting to All-Way Stop
The N.C. Department of Transportation is planning to change the traffic pattern at a Brunswick County intersection next week. The intersection of Old Ferry Connection and Sabbath Home Road near Supply is scheduled to change to an all-way stop intersection on Tuesday, weather permitting. The change is based on safety reviews by the department. Motorists…
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