Eastport and Riverlights Streets Acceptance

At a glance

• What: Acceptance of public streets and storm drainage facilities constructed by developers in two subdivisions: Swain Way in Eastport and various streets in Riverlights Del Webb Phases 4 and 5.
• Where it stands: Resolved; Council approved acceptance of 1.84 miles of roadway with pedestrian and drainage easements.
• Speed limits: 25 MPH on Swain Way; 20 MPH on various streets in Riverlights Phases 4 and 5.

Details

Eastport (Swain Way):

• New connection to Eastport subdivision off Drysdale Drive Extension
• Constructed by NCDOT in 2024 under project U5710A

Riverlights Del Webb Phases 4 and 5:

• Streets constructed in 2020 and 2021
• Total 1.84 miles of roadway

Improvements:

• All roadways and improvements met City standards
• Inspected by City Staff
• All necessary repairs completed before acceptance

Motion and vote

Resolution passed 7-0 (Councilmember Lyle was not seated when vote taken) accepting public streets and storm drainage facilities and establishing speed limits.

Sources

• City Council regular meeting minutes, September 22, 2026: https://wilmington.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=25&clip_id=7313&doc_id=2af13546-c252-11f1-89ef-005056a84798

Log

2026-09-22 - City Council

Resolution accepting 1.84 miles of streets and drainage facilities in Eastport (Swain Way) and Riverlights phases 4 and 5. Speed limits established at 25 MPH and 20 MPH. Approved 7-0.