WMPO approves resolution supporting toll as possible funding source for Cape Fear Memorial Bridge

WMPO approves resolution supporting toll as possible funding source for Cape Fear Memorial Bridge

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Wilmington Metropolitan Planning Organization board voted 8–5 on Wednesday to approve a resolution supporting the evaluation of a toll option as a potential funding source for replacing the aging Cape Fear Memorial Bridge. Board members Luke Waddell, Kevin Spears, Brenda Bozeman, and Eulis Willis voted against the resolution. The decision allows the North Carolina Department of Transportation to assess tolling as a po…

WMPO takes another vote on CFM Bridge toll, local leader speaks against it

WILMINGTON — The Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization's board of directors were given the chance to stop a tolled Cape Fear Memorial Bridge in its tracks this week and it chose not to, even after protest from one member. READ MORE: USACE: Memorial Bridge should be 135 ft. or more, anything less would injure harbor dredging project ALSO: Cape Fear Memorial Bridge… Source