WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — Wrightsville Beach business owners are looking for more details as a major bridge replacement project moves closer to construction.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is planning to replace three aging bridges that connect the island — two West Salisbury Street bridges over Lees Cut and Banks Channel, and the South Banks Channel Bridge on Causeway Drive.
The project is designed to replace aging infrastructure while improving access to and from Wrightsville Beach, along with adding upgrades for pedestrians and cyclists. The project is estimated to cost $105 million and is expected to be completed in late 2032…