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Charlotte council wanted to pause the I-77 toll lane project. NCDOT beat them to it (Charlotte Observer)

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is delaying its Interstate 77 toll lanes project by…

NCDOT delays I-77 expansion plans, but some residents feel it’s not enough (Queen City News)

North Carolina Transportation officials announced Monday that they would be pushing back their timeline to…

Lawmakers to Gov. Stein: Pause I-77 South toll project (Charlotte Post)

NCDOT announced it will delay release of the first Request for Proposals for the $3.2…

NCDOT expands community engagement period for I-77 South expansion project amid resident backlash (Queen City News)

The North Carolina Department of Transportation announced Monday that it is expanding the community engagement…

Lawsuit filed to halt I-77 expansion, citing impact on historic Black neighborhoods (Spectrum News)

A coalition of Black leaders and community members in Charlotte is asking a judge to…

Charlotte City Council clears path for I-77 toll lanes after state agrees to three-month pause (WFAE)

The Charlotte City Council on Monday night cleared the way for the controversial Interstate 77…

Black Political Caucus to file restraining order against NCDOT to stop I-77 expansion (WCNC)

The Black Political Caucus of Charlotte-Mecklenburg (BPC) planned to file a restraining order against the…

I-77 toll lanes face pivotal test amid mounting opposition (Charlotte Business Journal)

Charlotte City Council will hold a special meeting on March 2 to discuss the I-77…