The Charlotte City Council on Monday night cleared the way for the controversial Interstate 77 toll lanes project to move forward, just days after speaking out forcefully against the expansion.
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Charlotte City Council clears path for I-77 toll lanes after state agrees to three-month pause (WFAE)
March 2, 2026
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