Hundreds of people gathered in uptown Charlotte on Monday to view alternative concepts for adding toll lanes to I-77 south of uptown. The concepts were showcased during a three-month pause on the project by the DOT.
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Is there an alternative to more toll lanes on I-77? These designers say yes (WFAE)
April 14, 2026
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