City Council voted 6-5 on May 11 to rescind support for private contractor to build toll lanes on I-77. As a result, Charlotte’s representative on the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization is required to oppose the plan.
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Charlotte faces high price to end I-77 South toll lanes (Charlotte Post)
May 20, 2026
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