"Due to ongoing Department of Transportation repair work, be prepared for significant traffic delays crossing the Wrightsville Beach drawbridge during this event. Heavy traffic is expected during the late afternoon as spectators arrive for the 6:00 p.m. Boat Parade, and again between 7:30 and 9:00 p.m. as spectators depart following the event. We appreciate your patience as we experience traffic delays caused by the drawbridge repairs". from Katie Ryan Wrightsville Beach Parks & Recreation Department
Note: there are only 2 lanes operating across the drawbridge
Our local Police department plan to close the bridge to eastbound traffic around the time of the fireworks to enable 2 lanes of departure to flow more smoothly off the island. They will alternate the eastbound flow about every 15 minutes or depending on the traffic jam at Military Cutoff by having officers and flagmen at each end of the bridge..
Be aware that traffic will be coming onto the island from midday morning Saturday to attend the Festival in the park, so parking can be a challenge..
A Few Tips
- consider car pooling
- consider riding a bike
- consider dusting off your skateboard...if you dare.
- have a full tank of fuel
- bring a good book, magazine or Word Search/ Sudoku... and several pencils
- bring water or other....
- Have Patience and lots of it!
Kowabunga, Peace on Earth, Enjoy........
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