Cornelius town leaders decide to support I-77 South toll lane project

Cornelius town leaders have reversed their stance to support the I-77 South toll lane project due to financial penalties from the state budget, which could cost the town up to $3.5 million. Mayor Denis Bilodeau, initially opposed to toll lanes, cited the risk of significant taxpayer costs as the reason for the decision, with the town planning to change its vote at the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization meeting in September.