North Carolina Department of Transportation

A combat medic veteran rescued a man and child trapped in an SUV after a tree fell on the vehicle in Statesville near Interstate 77. The individual sustained minor injuries, and the North Carolina Department of Transportation used heavy equipment to remove the tree.

All southbound lanes of Interstate 85 and one northbound lane are closed in Gastonia due to crashes, as reported by the North Carolina Department of Transportation.

A crash on Interstate 85 northbound in Charlotte has caused all lanes to close, with one person injured, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation.

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) launched an interactive online tool called Projects Near Me, allowing community members to track transportation projects across the state. The tool does not include every NCDOT project but displays a significant number of them.

All inbound lanes of Interstate 277 are closed after a crash Thursday morning, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police.

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.

Anson County residents remain under a boil water advisory as officials collect and test water samples to ensure system safety. Over 200 pallets of bottled water have been distributed, and multiple agencies, including Charlotte Water and the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, are assisting with testing. The advisory could be lifted by Friday if results are favorable.

North Carolina Department of Transportation crews will temporarily close a section of Stallings Road, west of Deer Drive, for shoulder maintenance. The closure, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., includes a detour via Hickory Ridge Road and Rocky River Road, with potential extension to Wednesday if weather allows.

Charlotte's new mayor, Rob Harrington, addresses four key issues: the I-77 South toll lanes reversal and potential revival, a data center moratorium and regulatory planning, balancing growth with affordability, and managing council disorder. Harrington emphasizes community engagement and balancing infrastructure needs with neighborhood concerns.

North Carolina Department of Transportation and I-77 Mobility Partners signed a Memorandum of Understanding in June 2026 to evaluate widening a seven-mile section of I-77 North express lanes from Exit 28 to Exit 36. The MOU is not an official project proposal but aims to assess potential improvements, including allowing large commercial vehicles on the lanes. Charlotte previously withdrew support for a related southbound toll lane expansion project.

North Carolina will receive $197 million in federal funds for recovery and mitigation projects following Hurricane Helene, as approved by FEMA. The funding includes support for debris removal, infrastructure repairs, and community assistance across multiple cities and state agencies.

Discussions are underway to potentially expand I-77 toll lanes in Lake Norman, including widening the northern section and allowing large commercial vehicles to use the express lanes. A Memorandum of Understanding between NCDOT and I-77 Mobility Partners outlines initial steps, but no formal proposal or guarantees exist. Support and opposition exist, with concerns about safety, toll rates, and community impact.

The proposed North Carolina state budget includes a repayment plan for the I-77 South expansion project, requiring local governments that initially opposed it to cover costs unless they reinstate support within 90 days. Charlotte and Monroe leaders face potential financial penalties, with mixed reactions from officials.

NCDOT has increased toll rates on I-485 in south Charlotte by up to 25 cents during peak hours to manage traffic flow. The Turnpike Authority states rates will fluctuate based on congestion, with some tolls decreasing during off-peak times. NC Quick Pass offers discounts for frequent users.

Toll prices on parts of the new Interstate 485 will increase by up to 25 cents during peak hours starting June 29, while lower-demand areas will see reduced rates. The North Carolina Turnpike Authority announced the changes, and drivers have used the lanes for over 750,000 trips since their opening.

The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded a $1 million grant to South Carolina for road projects aimed at reducing congestion and improving transportation. The funding allows collaboration with private companies or the creation of toll lanes, while a similar toll lane initiative in North Carolina faces opposition from Mecklenburg County leaders.

The North Carolina Department of Transportation will temporarily close the roundabout at Highway 218 and Mill Grove Road in Union County from June 22 to June 25 for truck apron replacement. Drivers will be detoured onto Rock Hill Church, Mill Grove, Noah Helms, and Crowell Dairy roads.

The North Carolina Department of Transportation awarded Mecklenburg County a $4.88 million contract to replace a bridge on Asbury Chapel Road over South Prong Clark Creek. Contractor NJR Group Inc. will lead the project, which is expected to begin as early as December 2026 and conclude by December 2027, with potential landscaping work extending into spring 2028.

Mecklenburg commissioners are revisiting the I-77 toll lanes dispute as a state bill threatens a $60 million reimbursement for withdrawn county support. The county withdrew backing for the project, prompting potential penalties including withheld transportation funds.

North Carolina lawmakers propose an amendment requiring cities that opposed the I-77 toll lane project to repay $60 million in costs, sparking accusations of coercion from local leaders. Mecklenburg County and six other municipalities withdrew support for the project, and the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization may reconsider its stance at an upcoming meeting.

The I-77 South expansion project is being reconsidered due to new legislation that could alter reimbursement terms for North Carolina's transportation department. Mecklenburg County and Monroe officials are debating the financial and political implications, with some leaders criticizing the draft legislation as coercive.

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is upgrading a major intersection in Monroe at U.S. Highway 74 and U.S. Highway 601. The project includes adding left-turn lanes, right-turn access, and modifying a traffic light to incorporate Campus Park Drive, with completion expected by August.

Charlotte may need to repay the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) for a rejected I-77 South toll plan. Ed Driggs stated that the General Assembly's decision should have been anticipated.

Republican state Sen. Vickie Sawyer is pushing draft legislation to require Charlotte and county municipalities to reimburse the state for $60 million spent on the canceled I-77 toll lane project. The city council and regional transportation board previously withdrew support, leading to $700 million in lost funding, and the bill includes clauses for repayment, third-party cost assessments, and withholding future aid until funds are repaid.