Powell Bill
Coverage of Powell Bill in the Nexus archive.
- Monroe leaders vote again to support I-77 South expansion project
Monroe leaders reaffirmed support for the I-77 South expansion project, reversing a prior decision by Monroe's delegate to the CRTPO who had rescinded support. The project, which would add toll lanes from Uptown Charlotte to the South Carolina border, faces financial risks if pending legislation requires municipalities opposing it to repay NCDOT. Council members expressed concerns about the decision-making process and potential consequences for local funding.
- Could the I-77 expansion project return? Elected leaders weighing options, possible consequences
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.