After some progress was made in 2024 to replace the bridge, new hurdles could sideline the project for the foreseeable future ...

The cost of replacing the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge in Wilmington has significantly increased, with the fixed-span option now estimated at $1.1 billion. A federal grant pause initiated by the ...

Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo tells WECT the federal funding awarded for the bridge project has been paused due to President ...

With Helene and other storms bringing ever more powerful and dangerous impacts to NC, officials are looking at building more ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The shake-up continues in the project to replace the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge. Over the summer, the project was awarded $242 million by the Biden-Harris Administration as ...

The eighth annual Cape Fear Hooley Under the Bridge will celebrate Irish/American culture and serve as a fundraiser for the annual Wilmington St. Patrick's Day Parade. The event will feature live ...

As the cost of replacing Wilmington’s most iconic bridge goes up, funds are frozen while major design decisions could face delays. The Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement project was slated to ...

The $1.1-billion Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement is still in design, but a $242-million federal grant is on hold after an executive order from President Donald Trump.

The trip will include a visit to Capitol Hill to speak with federal representatives about the city's legislative agenda, ...