Shortcut to Gaston County creates headaches for neighbors in west Charlotte

Residents along Old Dowd Road in west Charlotte face severe traffic congestion caused by drivers using the road as a shortcut to Gaston County. The city and North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) are working on traffic light installations, but no timeline has been provided. Local residents describe the situation as 'unbearable' due to increased traffic from new construction and GPS-directed detours.