Old Manns Harbor Bridge to remain closed through February

The William B. Umstead Bridge, locally known as the Old Manns Harbor Bridge, will remain closed through February, as work continues on a $33 million bridge preservation project.

Critical work remains before the 70-year-old bridge can safely be reopened to traffic: workers must complete the overlay on the bridge deck and install new, elastomeric concrete in its expansion joints. Contractors hope to have that work completed in about two months, weather permitting.

Once that work is complete, the bridge will reopen with single lane closures until the project is completed in late 2026 or early 2027

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