I-77 South Express Lanes Expansion
Sector: Road • Location: Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Source: CBS 17
NCDOT plans to add express lanes to 11 miles of I-77 South from Charlotte to the South Carolina border, potentially widening the highway into parts of the Wesley Heights neighborhood. The project aims to relieve congestion, improve safety by modernizing interchanges and connections, and reduce crashes on a corridor with over 160,000 cars daily. The project faces opposition from local residents con
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Road, Automotive, Government
- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- CBS 17
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | NCDOT plans to add express lanes to 11 miles of I-77 South from Charlotte to the South Carolina border, potentially widening the highway into parts of the Wesley Heights neighborhood. The project aims to relieve congestion, improve safety by modernizing interchanges and connections, and reduce crashes on a corridor with over 160,000 cars daily. The project faces opposition from local residents concerned about pollution, noise, property values, and neighborhood cohesion. |
Original sector | Transportation |
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Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | North Carolina |
City | Charlotte |
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Source | CBS 17 |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Road, Automotive, Government |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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