Surf City bridge work planned Sunday

PENDER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Starting Sunday afternoon, workers with the NC DOT will be closing lanes in each direction of the swing bridge going into Surf City.

The lane closures will begin 3:00 p.m. Sunday and last until 6:00 a.m. Monday. One lane of NC 210 in each direction on the bridge will close as crews work to replace brake motors and electrical components on the bridge.

Officials explain the brake motors are designed to slow the bridge down just before it reaches the swing limits, which prevents an abrupt stop that could damage gears and movable components needed to operate the bridge.

Officials don’t think the closures will have a large traffic impact, but they urge motorists to be aware of the closures and to be alert.