WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, N.C. (WECT) – Drivers in Wrightsville Beach should expect traffic impacts as work on Phase 1 of the Bridge Replacements Project begins.
According to NCDOT, starting on Nov. 30 at 5 a.m. West Salisbury Street will be closed from Pelican Drive to Lookout Harbor Way as crews demolish the old bridge and begin building a new one. No vehicular or pedestrian traffic will be allowed.
The construction start date may change based on the completion of the current utility relocation.
Construction on the new bridge over Lees Cut is expected to finish by summer 2027. After that bridge reopens, crews will begin construction on the longer bridge on West Salisbury Street over Banks Channel.
NCDOT will continue to send updates as the project progresses.
Click here for more information on the Wrightsville Beach Bridge Replacements Project.
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