Three new bridges will provide much needed connections across I-85 and the NC Railroad for pedestrians and cyclists as well as vehicles. Work will start this fall on the first of two I-85 bridges intended to link University Research Park to light-rail stations on...
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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...