TRAFFIC ALERT: Emergency response causes delays on Cape Fear Memorial Bridge
Published: May 27, 2026 at 10:37 PM EDT
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - An incident is causing delays for westbound traffic on the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge Wednesday night.
Police and emergency medical services are responding to a possible medical emergency on the bridge, according to the bridge tender. The incident happened around 10:20 p.m.
No other details were immediately available. WECT has reached out to law enforcement for more information.
The left lane remains shut down at this time. The bridge tender said all roads are expected to reopen shortly.
This is a developing story.
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