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March 2, 2026

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…
March 2, 2026

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…
March 1, 2026

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…
February 27, 2026

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…
February 27, 2026

Ahead of March 13 RFP, Sustain Charlotte Urges City Council to Seek Pause of I-77 Toll Lane Project Before the State Commits Taxpayers to Pay Proposers $12.5M Each

Charlotte — With NCDOT planning to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) on March 13…
February 26, 2026

NCDOT opens applications for the 2026 Multimodal Planning Program (WCNC)

The North Carolina Department of Transportation has officially opened up applications for its Multimodal Planning…
February 24, 2026

Council members call for pause on I-77 project amid neighborhood impact concerns (Charlotte Business Journal)

The North Carolina Department of Transportation plans to select a private contractor by mid-2027. Charlotte…
February 24, 2026

‘Stop the expansion.’ Charlotte commits to vote on 60-day pause for I-77 tolls (Charlotte Observer)

Charlotte City Council committed to vote on a 60-day pause on the Interstate 77 toll…