NC receives $242 million grant to replace Cape Fear Memorial Bridge

The replacement for the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge is a giant step closer to reality.  (Photo: Joe Babyak)

Big news in Wilmington - North Carolina receives $242 Million grant for replacement of Cape Fear Memorial Bridge.  The grant should cover about half the costs. 

The grant makes a new bridge one step closer to reality.  Tolls are still a possible - and NCDOT has also applied for additional grants to cover construction costs.

An updated timeline has not been made available. 

Links:

https://www.tillis.senate.gov/2024/7/tillis-announces-242-million-for-replacement-of-the-cape-fear-memorial-bridge

https://www.starnewsonline.com/story/news/local/2024/07/12/millions-awarded-to-help-fund-replacement-of-cape-fear-memorial-bridge/74381989007/

https://portcitydaily.com/latest-news/2024/07/12/feds-awards-242m-grant-to-fund-cf-memorial-bridge-replacement/