WILMINGTON – Drivers traveling on the
Holden Beach Bridge/ N.C. 130 over the Intracoastal Waterway in Brunswick County
will likely encounter intermittent lane closures on Friday, Feb. 23. The closures are needed so Department of Transportation
crews can safely inspect the bridge.
The closures will be in place from 9
a.m. until 3 p.m. Although there will not be any detours, drivers are urged to
seek alternate routes. Motorists are also advised to use caution while traveling
through the work zone and expect possible delays.
The Federal Highway Administration requires all bridges to be
inspected once every two years. Regular inspections help the department identify
whether a bridge needs maintenance and repair. If inspectors find a safety
concern, the bridge will be repaired or closed immediately until the repairs can
be made. If necessary, weight restrictions will be placed on a bridge. The
department will not keep a bridge open if it is determined to be unsafe.
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