West Salisbury Street Bridge Demolition Set for November 30 in Wrightsville Beach
The West Salisbury Street bridge over Lees Cut in Wrightsville Beach is scheduled for demolition starting November 30 as part of a larger bridge replacement project. The closure is necessary for contract crews to begin tearing down the existing structure.
Greenville New Bern Washington, NC, November 5, 2026 — Wrightsville Beach, NC – Contract crews are slated to begin the demolition of the West Salisbury Street bridge, which spans Lees Cut, on November 30. This action marks a significant step in a larger project to replace the existing bridge.
The demolition is a necessary precursor to the construction of a new bridge. The closure of the current structure will allow work crews to safely commence the process of tearing down the existing bridge, according to project details.
Information regarding the full scope of the bridge replacement project, including timelines for construction of the new structure and any potential detours or traffic impacts beyond the initial demolition phase, was not immediately available. The specific contractor undertaking the demolition was also not provided.
Further details on the project’s duration and the schedule for subsequent phases are anticipated as the replacement initiative progresses.
Story summarized from the original created by Staff Report on coastalreview.org, see more information here.
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