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Cape Fear Bridge Tolls Spark Outcry | Wilmington News
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The Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, nearly 60 years old, faces a major overhaul with two options: a movable span (Option A) or a towering fixed bridge (Option B)—both now requiring tolls. Public outcry was fierce at the recent hearing, with over 60 attendees unanimously rejecting Option B for ruining the skyline, causing traffic chaos, and wasting money. While everyone opposed tolls, most reluctantly favored Option A as the “lesser evil.” NCDOT’s $1 billion plan leans heavily on tolls to fund the project, since a no-toll version didn’t meet funding thresholds. Another public hearing is coming up next Tuesday—with comments still accepted until October 15th—so your voice still matters, even if the toll seems inevitable.
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https://www.wect.com/2026/09/15/residents-reject-taller-bridge-option-cape-fear-memorial-bridge-hearing/
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