Umstead Bridge Scheduled to Reopen Friday, Single Lane Closures Will Continue - The Coastland Times

Umstead Bridge scheduled to reopen Friday, single lane closures will continue - The Coastland Times

Single lane closures to remain in effect during bridge preservation project The William B. Umstead Bridge, frequently referred to as the Old Manns Harbor Bridge, will reopen to traffic before the end of the day Friday, May 16, stated a news release from the North Carolina Department of Transportation. The bridge connects the northern end of Roanoke Island with mainland Dare County. “Single lane closures will be in place 24 hours a day while work…

Umstead Bridge to reopen by late Friday, but expect delays

The William B. Umstead Bridge, locally known as Old Manns Harbor Bridge, in Dare County, is undergoing a $33 million preservation project. Photo: NCDOT The William B. Umstead Bridge in Dare County, locally known as the Old Manns Harbor Bridge, is set to reopen to traffic before the end of the day Friday. The North Carolina Department of Transportation said Thursday that single-lane closures will be in place 24 hours a day while work continues on…

Old Manns Harbor Bridge to reopen to traffic Friday

The William B. Umstead Bridge in Dare County, locally known as the Old Manns Harbor Bridge, will reopen to traffic before the end of the day Friday.Single lane closures will be in place 24 hours a day while work continues on a $33 million preservation project for the 70-year-old bridge. Motorists should expect some brief delays on the bridge during the lane closures, which will be continuously controlled by portable traffic signals.Drivers trave…