For the next two years, plan on lane closures at U.S. 17 bridge

For the next two years, plan on lane closures at U.S. 17 bridge

The preservation work is part of routine maintenance to maximize the lifespan of the structure. Map: NCDOT The North Carolina Department of Transportation said this week that it will conduct continuous lane closures on a major Beaufort County bridge over the next two years. On Monday, crews are to begin preservation work along a portion of U.S. Highway 17 that connects Washington to Chocowinity. The 16-year-old bridge crosses over U.S. 17 Busine…