Army Corps of Engineers Recommends Higher Clearance for Cape Fear Memorial Bridge Replacement

Army Corps of Engineers recommends higher clearance for Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) –The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers has ruled against one of the proposed alternatives to replace the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge due to its potential impact on maritime navigation in Wilmington Harbor. In a formal letter sent to the NC Department of Transportation last week, the Wilmington District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced it will no longer evaluate any plans to construct a fixed bridge with less than 135 f…

Army Corps backs 135-foot clearance for Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says any replacement of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge must have at least 135 feet of vertical clearance to avoid harming federal navigation interests. The determination narrows NCDOT’s options for replacing the aging 1969 bridge.

USACE: Memorial Bridge should be 135 ft. or more, anything less would injure harbor dredging project

WILMINGTON — One agency has weighed in on its recommendation to the North Carolina Department of Transportation when it comes to height upon discussing the build-out of a new Cape Fear Memorial Bridge. READ MORE: Cape Fear Memorial Bridge: NCDOT engineer says tolling only current option to fund $800M gap The United States Army Corps of Engineers noted in a letter sent to the North… Source