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I-77

Coverage of the I-77 South toll lane fight and related state legislation.

The I-77 Toll Lane Fight Is Back, and Mecklenburg County's Vote Is Part of It

The I-77 toll lanes the regional board killed in May are up for a revival vote on September 23, under a state budget with a $64 million penalty attached.

Nell Thomas·Jul 16, 2026

An illustration shows an I-77 South toll lanes highway sign and a construction barricade reading "Deadline: 90 days, $64 million to be repaid" beside text about a September 23 vote.

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What the New I-77 Bill Means for South Charlotte's Commute

The bill now moving through Raleigh does not change the I-77 South commute: it freezes the killed toll project until 2027 and hands the region an estimated $60 million invoice.

Jack Beckett·Jun 17, 2026