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March 30, 2026

NCDOT releases new I-77 toll lane concept maps with less impact to neighborhoods (WCNC)

The North Carolina Department of Transportation opened a new community engagement center Monday, aiming to…
March 30, 2026

Mayor Lyles praised DOT official who critics say threatened Charlotte over I-77 toll lanes (WFAE)

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles on Monday praised the North Carolina Department of Transportation board member…
March 26, 2026

NCDOT warns of loss of funds; toll critics imply threat (WSOC-TV)

A North Carolina Department of Transportation representative is implying that if the toll lane project…
March 26, 2026

I-77 critics say DOT board member threatened Charlotte if the city rejects toll lanes (WFAE)

A board member for the North Carolina Department of Transportation said Wednesday night that if…
March 26, 2026

New film examines how 15% of Mecklenburg County residents lack access to fresh, affordable groceries (WBTV)

Fifteen percent of Mecklenburg County residents live in areas the USDA calls “food deserts,” where…
March 23, 2026

NCDOT cancels I-77 expansion tour (Q City Metro)

An NCDOT spokesperson said the agency decided late Sunday that the tour was “no longer…
March 19, 2026

McCrorey Heights neighbors continue to voice opposition to I-77 elevated toll lane designs (WBTV)

About two dozen people joined Sustain Charlotte’s “Discover Charlotte,” community tour series. It was a…
March 19, 2026

NC Gov. Stein supports pause on I-77 toll lane project amid community concerns (WSOC-TV)

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein is supporting a decision to pause the development of new…