One lane will remain open to traffic at all times
WILMINGTON– Drivers on the Intersate-140
Bypass in New Hanover County should expect to encounter a temporary lane closure
heading northbound over the Cape Fear River beginning Monday, June 25.
The closure is needed so N.C. Department of Transportation crews
can safely replace expansion joints. Expansion joints enable the bridge to
expand in hot weather and contract in cold weather, avoiding buckling and
prolonging the life of the bridge.
The closures will be in place from 8
a.m. until 5 p.m. weekdays until Friday, June 29. One lane will remain open at
all times. All lanes will be open by the weekend.
Motorists are urged to slow down and drive carefully through the
work zone and to expect possible delays.
For real-time travel information, visit DriveNC.gov or follow NCDOT on Twitter.