Eastbound Lane Closure Scheduled for Heide Trask Drawbridge Inspection
The eastbound outside lane of the Heide Trask Drawbridge in Wilmington, NC, is scheduled for closure on Thursday, October 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for inspections by the North Carolina Department of Transportation, with one eastbound lane remaining…
Wilmington, NC, October 22, 2026 —
The eastbound outside lane of the Heide Trask Drawbridge in Wilmington is scheduled to close Thursday, October 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. while the North Carolina Department of Transportation conducts inspections.
One eastbound lane is expected to remain open to traffic during the closure, according to the information provided. The scheduled work affects the outside lane; no closure of the entire eastbound roadway was specified.
The year associated with the October 22 date was not provided. The information also does not specify the inspection’s scope, whether work could affect traffic beyond the lane closure, or whether the schedule may change. No details were provided about any additional restrictions or arrangements for other road users.
The stated inspection window is six hours, running from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The North Carolina Department of Transportation is identified as the agency carrying out the inspections. No further information about the bridge’s inspection history or the reason for this particular inspection was included.
Travelers should note that the lane closure applies to eastbound traffic on the Heide Trask Drawbridge during the specified hours, while one eastbound lane is scheduled to remain open. The available notice does not provide details about expected delays or alternate routes.
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