Here’s your chance to create authentic bragging rights for your future grandkids. “Once upon a time, I ran (or walked or biked) down the middle of this expressway!” The 485 MADD Dash is that chance. On Nov. 2, you can walk, run or bike on the nearly finished last leg...
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Celebrate our nearly finished Outer Belt at 485 MADD Dash
We’ll want to celebrate when I-485 finally opens in University City, and at least one group already has plans for a party ON the new freeway – the 485 MADD Dash and Fun Bike Ride on Nov. 2. The state expects to open the roadway in December. “Run it before you drive...
Get the latest on our many road, rail and transit projects at July 31 meeting
Get the latest news on our many road and rail projects on July 31 at Newell Presbyterian Church. Staff from city and state road, rail and transit departments will give updates and answer questions starting at 6 p.m. The meeting will cover projects ranging from...
Final push is on to finish I-85 and I-485 construction
Our two big interstate road projects are finally coming to completion! State engineers say they will finish widening I-85 through Cabarrus County in April. The last leg of I-485 and the I-85/I-485 interchange should open in December. Road planners and taxpayers should...
2013 in review: I-485, light rail and local street grid move forward
Bridges are going up on I-85 for the I-485 interchange. Three transformative transportation projects made big strides in 2013. One, the I-485 Outer Belt, may even open for use by the end of the year. Meanwhile, Charlotte engineers with the LYNX Blue Line Extension...