THE LATEST ON THE CAPE FEAR MEMORIAL BRIDGE REPLACEMENT

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The Historic Wilmington Foundation and Residents of Old Wilmington have joined forces to protect our city’s future. As citizens of Southeastern North Carolina, we are calling on the WMPO to make a choice that respects our history, our environment, and our wallets.

🛑 Why we say NO to Tolls:
The NCDOT is facing a significant funding gap for the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement. We believe any toll or local tax is an unfair burden on working families, students, and retirees in Southeastern NC. Infrastructure should connect us—not charge us for our daily commutes.

✅ Why we advocate for Design Alternative A:
We are urging the WMPO to vote for the 65/135-foot Lift Bridge because it:
- Fits our footprint: Built within the existing right-of-way, minimizing damage to our Historic District.
- Protects Nature: Saves 11 acres of Brunswick County wetlands.
- Supports Equity: Prevents further disruption to minority communities along the Dawson/Wooster corridor.
- Fixes Traffic: Maintains current traffic patterns instead of dumping highway volume onto narrow, two-lane residential streets like S. Front and S. Fifth.

❌ The Risks of the Fixed Bridge (Alternative B):
A 135-foot fixed bridge would “wall off” the south end of our city, introduce direct pollution and noise, and create a traffic nightmare for downtown residents.

📢 TAKE ACTION: Southeastern NC deserves equitable, accessible infrastructure that doesn’t divide our community.

🔗 Sign the petition to tell the WMPO: No tolls, and yes to Alternative A.