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[January 24, 2024] – No one wants a toll, myself included, and tolling the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge should be a last resort. The WMPO has already submitted the bridge replacement as a project without tolling, and I would like to see that as the eventual outcome. However, NCDOT officials have suggested adding a second project submission that includes a toll to see how it scores in NCDOT’s prioritization process, with no obligation to construct the bridge…
[January 24, 2024] – According to a news release from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), last week FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced the most comprehensive updates to FEMA’s Individual Assistance Program in the past 20 years. Commissioner Frank Williams, who has advocated for simplification of FEMA’s individual assistance programs, said, “This is long overdue. I am cautiously optimistic that it is a step in the right direction, but the devil will be in the…
Brunswick County’s Rotary Clubs are holding a Brunswick County Mental Health Summit on Friday, February 2, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation, located at 795 Ocean Highway West, Supply, NC 28462. The event, which is open to the public, will include an overview of mental health issues in Brunswick County, information on resources available, a screening of “The Veteran’s Battlefield,” and an opportunity to network with resource providers. RSVPs…
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 season and the start of the busy summer season.” Work on a scheduled project to lengthen the lifespan of the…
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 press release noted that these schedules are dependent upon weather and the availability of materials. The contractor, Southern Road &…