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House moving could cause delays in Topsail

House moving could cause delays in Topsail

TOPSAIL BEACH, NC - (WECT) - Topsail Beach officials are warning people to be aware of potential delays on Topsail Island early Wednesday morning.

Officials say a house moving will take place and delays could occur from 9am until noon.

Officials say the house will be moved from 1612 Carolina Blvd to 1311 North New River Drive in Surf City. Delays should be expected on South and North Anderson.

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Lanes to close on the Swing Bridge

TRAFFIC ALERT: Lanes to close on the Swing Bridge

SURF CITY, NC (WECT) – The North Carolina Department of Transportartion is shutting down one lane of the Swing Bridge overnight starting Sunday, May 5 through Monday, May 6.

This closure will take place 10 p.m. Sunday until 5 a.m. Monday, DOT officials say.

Cross-county police chase ends in arrest

Edward A. Gibson (Source: Jacksonville Police Dept.)

HOLLY RIDGE, NC (WECT) - The Jacksonville Police Department was able to arrest a suspect after a cross county chase that went from Onslow County into Pender County Saturday.

Officers say, they were called to the Triangle Mobile Home Park on Saturday night to remove an impaired subject from a home. When they arrived, they say the suspect, Edward A. Gibson, reportedly fled, driving down Highway 17 to Pender County.

The Holly Ridge Police Department set up tire deflation devices, which the suspect reportedly drove over and then kept going.

The Jacksonville Police Department set up a second set of deflation devices, Gibson reportedly tried to hit the officers deploying the devices. Police say the chase then ended when the vehicle became disabled from the deflated tires.

22-year-old Gibson faces several charges including:

'Operation Slow Down' yields more than 13,500 citations in NC

'Operation Slow Down' yields more than 13,500 citations in NC

PENDER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – More than 13,500 drivers across North Carolina were recently cited for speeding during the Highway Patrol’s Operation Slow Down campaign. The campaign was done in combination with the Governor’s Highway Safety Program No Need to Speed effort.

According to officials, speeding is the leading cause of traffic accidents and fatalities throughout the state and across the country.

Highway Patrol investigated 1,801 fatal accidents in North Carolina in 2012. Of those, 245 deaths were contributed to speed, compared to 244 in 2011, according to the NC Highway Patrol.

Despite the end of the Operation Slow Down campaign, troopers will continue to aggressively enforce the speed limits in North Carolina.

“Our number one priority is to ensure the safety of the motoring public,” said Bill Grey, commander of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.

Overturned vehicle causes lane closures on Hwy 210

PENDER COUNTY, NC (WECT) - An overturned vehicle caused both lanes to close on Highway 210 in Surf City Thursday.

Tom Collins, Pender County's Emergency Management Director says it happened at 1000 Hwy 210.

The patient was transported by EMS.

No other details have been released at this time. Stay with WECT for more information.

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Planned bridge visible on Google Maps

Planned bridge visible on Google Maps

PENDER COUNTY, NC - (WECT) - On Google Maps, you can now see the highrise bridge which NCDOT plans on building in Surf City. According to officials, the new bridge will sit about 65 feet above the Intracoastal Waterway.

The North Carolina Department of Transportation says the new structure, which will replace the aging swing bridge, will begin at the intersection of N.C. 50/ N.C. 210, which is Roland Ave.  NCDOT argues it will improve traffic flow for both motorists and boaters.

Traffic reminder: Lane closures on swing bridge

Traffic reminder: Lane closures on swing bridge

PENDER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Lane closures on the NC 210/NC 50 Bridge in Surf City will take place tonight, according to a news release from the Department of Transportation.

According to the release, the lane closures will happened Sunday, Feb. 24 and Monday, Feb. 25 from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. each night, weather permitting.