I-77 Toll Lane Project

planned

The project involves adding two express toll lanes in each direction on Interstate 77 from uptown Charlotte to the South Carolina line. The North Carolina Department of Transportation plans to issue a request for proposals to developers for the toll lanes, with the project aimed at easing congestion on one of the state's most congested highways. The Charlotte City Council has drafted a resolution calling for a targeted reevaluation and design analysis of the project, including options without toll lanes, phased construction, and updated toll revenue and traffic projections. The resolution also requests a pause on further procurement advancement until conditions are reviewed by the City Council.