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May 20, 2026

I-77 toll lane project dead after transportation planning board votes to rescind support for project (WFAE)

In a stunning decision, a supermajority of the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization’s board voted…
May 20, 2026

Regional transportation board rescinds support for I-77 widening project (Queen City News)

Divided members of the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO), in a surprise vote Wednesday…
May 20, 2026

CRTPO votes to withdraw support for I-77 South toll lanes (WCNC)

The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization voted by a supermajority to withdraw support for the…
May 20, 2026

Charlotte faces high price to end I-77 South toll lanes (Charlotte Post)

City Council voted 6-5 on May 11 to rescind support for private contractor to build…
May 20, 2026

Statement from Sustain Charlotte on CRTPO Vote to Rescind Support for I-77 South Toll Lane Expansion

CHARLOTTE — Tonight, the Charlotte region demonstrated the power of democracy and the extraordinary impact…
May 19, 2026

I-77 expansion work continues despite Charlotte City Council revoking its support (WBTV)

The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) has the final say if the expansion project…
May 18, 2026

State warns I-77 toll project would lose funding if support is withdrawn (WFAE)

North Carolina Department of Transportation Secretary Daniel Johnson warned Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles that if…
May 18, 2026

NC DOT warns Charlotte mayor about what will happen if toll lanes project loses more support (WCCB)

Last week’s Charlotte City Council vote came amid concerns from neighborhood groups about the project’s…