Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Lane to close on U.S. Highway 74/76 for several weeks

The North CarolinaDepartment of Transportation will close the right eastbound lane of U.S. Highway 74/76 over Hood Creek beginning 8 a.m. Sept. 24 due to bridge maintenance for extending the structure. (Pexels photo)

BRUNSWICK COUNTY — The North CarolinaDepartment of Transportation will close the right eastbound lane of U.S. Highway 74/76 over Hood Creek beginning 8 a.m. Sept. 24 due to bridge maintenance for extending the structure.

The bridge is expected to reopen by 5 p.m. on Oct. 16, but is dependent upon future weather conditions or rescheduling.

The NCDOT recommends that vehicles slow down and use caution when traveling through the work zone during this time.


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