N.C. Department of Transportation
Coverage of N.C. Department of Transportation in the Nexus archive.
- Charlotte’s transportation leader sees opening for new industry here
David Howard leads the Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority, a new governing body created by the state legislature following local voters' approval of a 1-cent sales hike. The MPTA is responsible for steering $17.5 billion over 30 years to improve bus and light-rail projects. Furthermore, the authority will take ownership of the Charlotte Area Transit System beginning January 1, 2027.
- I-485 Outer shut down in northeast Charlotte after crash
Interstate 485 Outer in northeast Charlotte is closed after a crash reported at 10:43 p.m. near North Tryon Street. Drivers are being redirected to exit at University City Boulevard.
- NW Charlotte interchange to close this weekend to make way for pair of roundabouts
The NW Charlotte interchange will close this weekend to construct roundabouts. N.C. Department of Transportation contract crews are responsible for closing the five-point intersection.
- Intersection in Cabarrus County to close for 3 weeks
An intersection in Cabarrus County will close for three weeks due to construction work for a new subdivision. The closure affects Tom Query Road between Tottenham Drive and Robinson Church Road, requiring a detour for drivers.
- I-77 opponents question unequal treatment by state
Opponents of the I-77 toll lanes proposal in Charlotte question the N.C. Department of Transportation over perceived unequal treatment compared to other regions that abandoned similar projects. Three local officials requested details on project spending and funding impacts after the $4.3 billion proposal was abandoned, while a state senator introduced legislation requiring Charlotte area governments to repay $64 million in costs.