Cape Fear Skyway
Overview
New location roadway south of Wilmington, including a bridge over the Cape Fear River, from US 17 Bypass to US 421.
Length
Approximately 9.5 miles
Estimated Cost
Preliminary cost is estimated at $971.5 million. Final costs will be determined during design.
Free alternate route
Existing US 17, US 74 and US 76.
Timeline
| Financial feasibility study | Completed |
| Draft environmental impact statement | 4th Quarter 2011 |
| Final environmental impact statement | 2nd Quarter 2013 |
| Record of Decision | 4th Quarter 2013 |
| Begin Construction | 4th Quarter 2013 |
| Project open to traffic | 2017 |

