The N.C. Department of Transportation will hold two pre-hearing open houses and public hearings regarding the proposed replacement of the
Cape Fear Memorial Bridge in Brunswick and New Hanover counties.
The public hearings are scheduled for:
Monday, Sept. 14, 2026
Doors open at 4:30 p.m.
Formal hearing at 6 p.m.
Cape Fear Community College
Daniels Hall
502 N. Front St.
Wilmington
Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026
Doors open at 4:30 p.m.
Formal hearing at 6 p.m.
Leland Cultural Arts Center
1212 Magnolia Village Way
Leland
If you require accommodations or need assistance accessing this information under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact:
Emily Richards
Public Involvement, Community Studies, & Visualization Group Lead
Environmental Analysis Unit
N.C. Department of Transportation
(919) 707-6014
edrichards1@ncdot.gov
The purpose of this meeting is to inform the public of the proposed projects and gather input on the proposed designs. The public can view project information at
NCDOT's public input portal.
Public Comment
NCDOT representatives will be available to answer questions and receive comments. The comments and information received will be taken into consideration as work on the project develops.
The opportunity to submit written comments will be provided at the meeting or can be submitted via phone, email or at NCDOT's public input portal by
Oct. 15, 2026.
For additional information or to mail comments, contact:
Mason Herndon
Project Development Environmental Engineer
NCDOT Highway Division 3
5501 Barbados Blvd.
Castle Hayne, NC 28429
Submit Comments
Special Accommodations
NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act for disabled persons who wish to participate in this workshop.
Anyone requiring special services should contact as early as possible:
Martin Gallagher
Environmental Analysis Unit
919-707-6069
magalagher@ncdot.gov
Persons who do not speak English, or have a limited ability to read, speak or understand English, may receive interpretive services upon request prior to the meeting by calling 1-800-481-6494.
Aquellas personas no hablan inglés, o tienen limitaciones para leer, hablar o entender inglés, podrían recibir servicios de interpretación si los solicitan antes de la reunión llamando al 1-800-481-6494.