Cape Fear Skyway

Overview

Cape Fear Skyway
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Description
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



1578 Mail Service Center · Raleigh, NC 27699-1578 · 5400 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 400 · Raleigh, NC 27612
Phone: 919-571-3000 · Fax: 919-571-3015



Page updated 12/19/2008