Wilmington - The N.C. Department of Transportation will close all lanes on the N.C. 241 bridge over Limestone Creek north of Beulaville in Duplin County, starting Monday, March 21. The closures, which will take place from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day through Thursday, March 31, will allow crews to repair damaged pavement and restore deteriorated shoulders on the bridge. The bridge is still safe for travel.
A signed detour will guide motorists north on N.C. 111 from Beulaville to N.C. 11 North toward Pink Hill in Lenoir County. Coming from Pink Hill, motorists will follow N.C. 11 south to N.C. 111, and continue south towards Beulaville. The damage was discovered during the bi-annual inspection of the bridge. Recent rain events caused issues with seepage, undermining the edge of the pavement and a portion of the shoulder area. Correcting this issue will ensure a longer life for the structure as well as preserve the pavement. The Federal Highway Administration requires all bridges to be inspected once every two years.