HB-0040: Wrightsville Beach Bridge Replacements
HB-0040: Wrightsville Beach Bridge Replacements
NCDOT is proposing to replace the bridge on U.S. 76 and the bridges on U.S. 74 in Wrightsville Beach.
Vicinity map and study area:
Open House Public Meeting
_____________________________________________
September 26, 2023
Wrightsville Beach Baptist Church
601 Causeway Drive, Wrightsville Beach
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
No formal presentation will be made
_____________________________________________
Project Highlights
The N.C. Department of Transportation is proposing to replace the bridge on U.S. 76 (Causeway Drive) and the two bridges and on U.S. 74 (West Salisbury Street) in Wrightsville Beach.
The project will remove the existing bridges and replace each with a new bridge adjacent to the existing. The proposed bridges will include the following design elements:
U.S. 76 (Causeway Drive) crossing Banks Channel
- three (3) 11-ft lanes
- two (2) eastbound lanes traveling to the island
- one (1) westbound lane leaving the island
- 10-ft multi-use path on the north side of the bridge
- two (2) 6-ft bike lanes
Bridges along U.S. 74 (W. Salisbury Street) crossing Lees Cut and Banks Channel
- two (2) 12-ft lanes (one lane in each direction)
- 12-ft multi-use path on the south side of the bridge
- two (2) 6-ft bike lanes.
Construction will begin with the two bidges along U.S. 74 (W. Salisbury Street). These bridges will be closed for the duration of construction which is anticipated to be approximately 24 months for each bridge. The construction type, length of the bridge, right of way, and utilities are all factors which can affect the construction duration. An off-site detour will be provided for vehicles and pedestrians utilizing Causeway Drive.
Once bridge construction has been completed for the two bridges along U.S. 74 (W. Salisbury Street), construction of the bridge along U.S. 76 (Causeway Drive) crossing Banks Channel will begin. The bridge will be closed for approximately 24 months while the new bridge is being constructed. An off-site detour will be provided for vehicles and pedestrians utilizing Salisbury Street.
The purpose of the project is to replace the aging structures thereby improving connectivity and providing a long-term, safe, and efficient multi-modal crossing of the Banks Channel.
_____________________________________________
The responses to comments summary document can be viewed here.
Project Map
U.S. 76 (Causeway Drive) Bridge
Click on the link or the thumbnail below to view or download the maps
Causeway Drive Bridge Questions:
Typical Section
Bridge along U.S. 76 (Causeway Drive) crossing Banks Channel
Typical Section
Bridge approaches along U.S. 76 (Causeway Drive)
_____________________________________________
Project Map
U.S. 74 (W. Salisbury Street) Bridges
Click on the link or the thumbnail below to view or download the maps
Salisbury Street Bridges Questions:
Typical Section
Bridges along U.S. 74 (W. Salisbury Street) crossing Lees Cut and Banks Channel
Bridge Approaches U.S. 74 (W. Salisbury Street)
_____________________________________________
Project Costs
Cost estimates are currently under development.
Information will be provided here as it becomes available.
Project Timeline
Milestone | Date* |
Public Meeting | Sept. 2023 |
| Environmental Document | Spring 2024 |
Begin Right of Way Acquisition | Spring 2026 |
Begin Construction | Spring 2028 |
* Schedule is preliminary and subject to change
Project Comments
NCDOT accepts comments throughout all phases of project development.
All comments will be taken into consideration, and carry equal weight, regardless of submittal method.
To submit comments for consideration during the current phase of project development,
please submit before October 10, 2023.
The public is encouraged to leave comments using this webpage, email, or phone number:
Email: wrightsvillebeach-bridges@PublicInput.com
Phone Number: 984-205-6615 enter project code 4055 to leave a message
Project Contact
Derek Pielech, PE
NCDOT Division Highway 3
Project Engineer
5501 Barbados Boulevard
Castle Hayne, NC 28429
Project Contact
Charles Cox, P.E.
Consultant Project Manager
RS&H
8521 Six Forks Road
Raleigh, NC 27615
Title VI Feedback
To ensure we’re hearing from a broad set of voices, would you be willing to share (completely anonymously) some information about yourself?
If so, please click here: https://publicinput.com/NCDOT-Title-VI
RESOURCES FOR PROPERTY OWNERS
Although the N.C. Department of Transportation works to minimize the number of homes and businesses displaced by a road project, it is inevitable, in many cases, that a certain amount of private property is needed. The following information explains right of way acquisition and answers questions about the process.
Right-of-Way Brochure Single Page Layout Folleto del Proceso de Adquisición de Bienes Raíces
Right-of-Way Frequently Asked Questions
Right of way Acquisition Process Videos