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Resolution of the Wilmington City Council in Support of a 100-Foot Fixed Span Replacement for the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge
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Department: |
City Manager |
Meeting Date: |
3/4/2025 |
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Contact Name: |
Anthony N. Caudle |
Public Hearing: |
No |
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Contact Phone: |
910-341-7810 |
Advertising Date/Advertised By: |
N/A |
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Attachments: |
Attachment #1: Resolution |
PURPOSE:
This resolution is introduced at the request of Councilmember Andrews and supports the selection of Alternative C, a fixed 100’ span replacement for the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, as the preferred alternative.
BACKGROUND:
The Cape Fear Memorial Bridge has been declared functionally obsolete by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (“NCDOT”) due to escalating repair and maintenance costs.
The NCDOT has completed an assessment of reasonable needs for maritime navigation for the proposed Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement, analyzing three alternatives: (A) a movable span with a 65’ clearance extendable to 135’, (B) a fixed span with a 135’ clearance, and (C) a fixed span with a 100’ clearance.
The existing bridge has a federally maintained vertical clearance of 135’, but navigational impact studies indicate that a 100’ clearance would sufficiently meet current and foreseeable maritime needs.
The Wilmington City Council is committed to preserving the City’s historic character, while ensuring infrastructure solutions that are financially responsible and meet transportation and navigational needs.
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BUDGET IMPACT:
Budget Impact to be determined.
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RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
Passage of the attached resolution is recommended.