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Charlotte regional transportation board votes to move forward with multi-billion-dollar I-77 South toll lane project

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A regional transportation board approved plans to widen I-77 South with toll lanes, allowing planning for the multi-billion-dollar project to resume while securing $300 million in community benefits.

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  1. FOX 46 Charlotte

    Charlotte-area transportation board restores I-77 South toll project, avoids millions in state 'claw-back' fines (opens FOX 46 Charlotte)

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    The CRTPO board initially approved funding for the record-setting project in 2024, but community backlash caused its members to reconsider earlier this year.

  2. FOX 46 Charlotte

    Charlotte regional transportation board votes to move forward with multi-billion-dollar I-77 South toll lane project (opens FOX 46 Charlotte)

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    A regional transportation board approved plans to widen I-77 South with toll lanes, allowing planning for the multi-billion-dollar project to resume while securing $300 million in community benefits.

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