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I-77

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

I-77 Toll Lane Fight Returns, and Mecklenburg Has a Vote

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

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What the I-77 Toll Lane Reversal Means for the Region

The region's biggest transportation decision this month: CRTPO withdrew support for the I-77 South toll lanes, ending a $3.2 billion expansion, sending an estimated $700 million in state funding…

Jack Beckett·May 23, 2026