Oak Island Bridge to Undergo Rehabilitation Work Starting in September

The North Carolina Department of Transportation has scheduled a bridge rehabilitation project for the G.V. Barbee Bridge (Old Oak Island Bridge) over the Intracoastal Waterway beginning in September and continuing through May 2019. This rehabilitation work includes replacing the existing girders on 27 spans, and installing a new riding deck, and barrier rail. The project…

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Commissioner Williams Represents Brunswick County at National Association of Counties Legislative Conference

Brunswick County Board of Commissioners Chairman Frank Williams represented Brunswick County at the recent National Association of Counties (NaCo) Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. “This conference provided an excellent opportunity to learn from county leaders from across the nation, secure face time with Congressman Rouzer and key legislative staffers who represent us on Capital Hill,…

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Williams Re-Elected Chairman of Cape Fear Rural Planning Organization Transportation Advisory Committee

MARCH 15, 2018 — The Cape Fear Rural Transportation Planning Organization (RPO) Transportation Advisory Committee (RTAC) elected officers for 2018 at its February 16 meeting.  Brunswick County Commissioner Frank Williams was unanimously re-elected Chair and Whiteville Mayor Terry Mann was unanimously re-elected Vice Chair. The Cape Fear RPO covers Brunswick, Columbus and Pender Counties and…

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Repairs Require Lane Closures on Holden Beach Bridge in Brunswick County

Drivers on the Holden Beach Bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway should expect to encounter intermittent lane closures beginning Tuesday, Jan. 9. The closure is needed so Department of Transportation crews can safely repair concrete erosion that was discovered during a recent inspection.  The closures will be in place from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. each…

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Lane Closures on the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge begin Monday, Oct. 30

Motorists traveling on the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge over the Cape Fear River will likely encounter intermittent lane closures beginning Monday, Oct. 30. The closures are needed for crews to perform routine inspections. The closures will start at 9 a.m. Monday and continue until 3 p.m. each day through Thursday, Nov. 2. The Federal Highway…

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Inspections on the G.V. Barbee Bridge (Old Oak Island Bridge) Require Lane Closures Next Week

OAK ISLAND — Motorists traveling on the G.V. Barbee Bridge (old Oak Island bridge) over the Intracoastal Waterway will likely encounter intermittent lane closures beginning Monday, Oct. 2. The closures are needed for crews to perform routine inspections. The closures will start at 9 a.m. Monday and continue until 4 p.m. each day through Friday,…

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Railroad Improvement Work Requires Closure of River Road (Highway 133) in Brunswick County

River Road/N.C. 133 north of the intersection with George II Highway/N.C. 87 in Brunswick County will be closed to traffic beginning Tuesday, Sept. 26. The closure is needed so a contractor for the Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point can make improvements to a railroad crossing. The road closure will start at 9 a.m. on Sept.…

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Bridge Inspection on Cape Fear Memorial Bridge Next Week Requires Overnight Closures; Bridge will remain open during daylight hours

Motorists who travel on the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge over the Cape Fear River on U.S. 17/76/421 need to be aware the bridge will be closed overnights next week, beginning Sunday night, Sept. 17. The closures are needed so Department of Transportation crews can safely inspect the bridge cables and make repairs as needed. “This…

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Bridge Repairs on U.S. 421 over U.S. 76 in Brunswick County Require Closures

Motorists who travel on U.S. 421 south of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge should expect lane closures beginning Tuesday, Aug. 22. The closures are needed so the Department of Transportation can repair a metal guardrail that was damaged by a recent crash. The closures will be in place Tuesday night, Aug. 22 and Wednesday night,…

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NCDOT Holding Community Workshops for NC Public Transportation Division Strategic Plan in October

RALEIGH – This October, stakeholders and the public are invited to provide input at community workshops across the state as part of the North Carolina Public Transportation Statewide Strategic Plan. The workshops are free and open to the public. No registration is necessary to attend. The N.C. Department of Transportation is developing the Public Transportation…

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