I-277

Several I-277 closures are scheduled in Charlotte, North Carolina, for emergency bridge repairs due to structural damage from an unexplained vehicle crash. Repairs involve nightly lane closures and detours from July 30 to August 10.

A portion of I-277 in uptown will close for bridge repairs, with double lane closures beginning Thursday, July 30.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police have reclassified the death of 44-year-old James Rodriguez, found near uptown on May 22, as a homicide. Rodriguez, part of the unhoused community, was discovered in the N. Pine Street area near I-277, and investigators are seeking public assistance to identify his killer.

Over 96,000 counterfeit items valued at $7.8 million were seized from a Gaston County home in Stanley. North Carolina lawmakers passed a 2026 budget including an 8% teacher raise, and a deadly crash closed a major stretch of I-277 near Uptown. Record heat is expected in Charlotte for the Independence Day weekend.

A deadly crash closed a major stretch of I-277 near Uptown Charlotte early Friday, resulting in one fatality and one person with serious injuries. The incident occurred around 3:30 a.m. near Independence Boulevard and Charlottetowne Avenue, with the inbound lane remaining shut down as of 6:30 a.m. The cause and number of vehicles involved remain unclear.

New traffic patterns are being tested around Bank of America Stadium during major events like the Chris Stapleton concert to improve traffic flow. The changes focus on key areas including Morehead Street, Church and Third Streets, and Graham and Mint Streets, aiming to direct traffic to I-277 and I-77 more efficiently. Residents and workers in Uptown Charlotte express hope that these adjustments will alleviate current traffic congestion during events.