I-77 Toll Lanes Expansion

planned

The project involves expanding and adding toll lanes to Interstate 77 from uptown Charlotte to the South Carolina line. The project has been controversial, with local governments and communities opposing it due to concerns about impact and effectiveness in reducing congestion. The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has spent $64 million on the project so far. The state budget includes a provision requiring local governments to either support the toll lanes or repay the state for the money spent. Charlotte and other local governments have 90 days to reverse their opposition or face the penalty.