From the July 30, 2014, Wilmington (NC) Star-News "Meeting draws crowd" by Bill Walsh.
DOT gives details about $57 million bridge proposed to replace old swing bridge.
If you've ever driven to Topsail Island near Wilmington, N.C., along the state's coast, you most likely know this old swing bridge for maddening traffic backups, especially during the summer high season. A meeting was held at the Moose Lodge in Holly Ridge to explain what the N.C. DOT had in mind for the $57 million (80% federal funds, 20% state) high level (65-feet) fixed span bridge.
This new bridge will replace the old swing bridge which is classified as functionally obsolete that has been in use for over half a century.
Other plans were looked at before Alternative 17 was chosen. The new bridge will be located about 900 feet south of the swing bridge. with two travel lanes, two bicycle lanes and a ten-foot multi-use lane.
In the mainland, DOT is planning a roundabout (I wonder why roundabouts have gotten so popular among planners as they are very dangerous).
The vast majority of the people at the presentation were happy with the new plans.
A Bridge to the Beach. --Cooter
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