Advisory Board Opposes I-77 Toll Lanes, Seeks Alternatives
The Cornelius Transportation Advisory Board on Thursday came out against proposed toll lanes for I-77 north of Charlotte and urged local leaders to push for alternatives for widening the congested...
View ArticleExpert: HOT Lanes Are About A Reliable Ride, Not Easing Traffic
Lake Norman area commuters are hoping that toll lanes will be the answer to traffic jams on I-77 north of Charlotte, helping to pay for widening the road earlier than planned. But an expert in...
View ArticleMUMPO Meetings This Week Seek Comment On I-77 HOT Lanes
A formal public comment period is open through April 22 on the N.C. Department of Transportation’s plan to widen I-77 north of Charlotte by adding high-occupancy toll lanes, or HOT lanes. The...
View ArticleI-277 Noise Walls: One Voted Down, Other Moving Forward
The votes are in on the controversial noise walls proposed for part of I-277. The North Carolina Department of Transportation says it’s moving forward with one section; the other section has been voted...
View ArticleLeaders Want More Information About I-77 Toll Project
The North Carolina Department of Transportation plans to sign a contract with a private company to build and operate toll lanes on I-77 between Lake Norman and Uptown Charlotte. But some lawmakers want...
View ArticleNCDOT Defends I-77 Toll Lanes, But Key Questions Remain Unanswered
The North Carolina Department of Transportation is hoping to relieve congestion on I-77 by adding two toll lanes. NCDOT officials came to the Charlotte Chamber Wednesday to talk up the project, but as...
View ArticleI-77 Toll Lane Debate Gets More Intense
If driving down I-77 is part of your daily commute, you’ll probably agree a solution is needed for the growing congestion on the interstate. North Carolina’s Department of Transportation intends to...
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