Skanska

The new fixed-span, high-rise design bridge will be constructed north of the current 4.5-kilometer (2.8-mile) bridge and serve as a reliable access point for North Carolina's eastern counties. It will eliminate mechanical delays and disruptions for travelers by allowing both marine and vehicular traffic to flow unimpeded and will feature two travel lanes, breakdown lanes on each side, clearance over the navigation channel and safety railings.

Work is slated to commence January 2025 and is expected to reach completion in April 2030.