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Three weeks of overnight closures for Trent River bridge in New Bern

PRE News & Ideas | By Annette Weston
Published March 9, 2026 at 7:01 AM EDT

Late-night commuters in New Bern should prepare for delays on the Trent River bridge.

The North Carolina Department of Transportation began nightly lane closures on U-S 70 East this week to replace bridge joints. Work will take place through Friday from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. for about three weeks.

Crews will then shift to the westbound lanes starting March 29th. The entire project is expected to be finished by late April, and officials are urging drivers to remain alert while traveling through the work zone.
Annette Weston
Annette is originally a Midwest gal, born and raised in Michigan, but with career stops in many surrounding states, the Pacific Northwest, and various parts of the southeast. An award-winning journalist and mother of four, Annette moved to eastern North Carolina in 2019 to be closer to family – in particular, her two young grandchildren. It’s possible that a -27 day with a -68 windchill in Minnesota may have also played a role in that decision. In her spare time, Annette does a lot of kiddo cuddling, reading, and producing the coolest Halloween costumes anyone has ever seen. She has also worked as a diversity and inclusion facilitator serving school districts and large corporations. It’s the people that make this beautiful area special, and she wants to share those stories that touch the hearts of others. If you have a story idea to share, please reach out by email to westona@cravencc.edu.
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