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July 24, 2026

New I-77 toll lane community benefits could include recreation space and two grocery stores, DOT tells the community (WFAE)

North Carolina Transportation Secretary Daniel Johnson told community leaders last week that Interstate 77 toll…
July 23, 2026

Statement on the Importance of Transparency and Public Process in I-77 South Decisions

We have learned that NCDOT Secretary Daniel Johnson recently held a private meeting with selected…
July 17, 2026

Plaza Midwood was first. And it may be last in Charlotte with special road barriers (Charlotte Observer)

Plaza Midwood is the first and only neighborhood in Charlotte to use heavy decorative planters…
July 17, 2026

Sustain Charlotte urges CRTPO not to let fear guide vote (South Charlotte Weekly)

Sustain Charlotte released this statement July 16 regarding the the I-77 South project discussed by…
July 16, 2026

NC budget provision pressures towns over I-77 South toll lane project (WSOC-TV)

The state budget provision requires towns that previously voted to rescind support for the project…
July 16, 2026

I-77 toll lane project could return as CRTPO plans new vote to avoid repaying $60M (WBTV)

The 90-day clock started when Gov. Josh Stein signed the budget, making Oct. 5 the…
July 16, 2026

NC budget provision pressures towns over I-77 South toll lane project (WSOC-TV)

The state budget provision requires towns that previously voted to rescind support for the project…
July 16, 2026

I-77 toll lane project could return as CRTPO plans new vote to avoid repaying $60M (WBTV)

Shannon Binns with Sustain Charlotte, an organization that has led opposition efforts, said he believes…