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Charlotte Observer

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I-77 lanes to close near Lake Norman for construction of a 10-lane bridge

Beginning Monday, crews will install temporary single-lane closures on Interstate 77 near N.C. 150 exit 36 in Mooresville for construction of a 10-lane bridge, state highway officials said Friday. The closures will allow Charlotte-based contractor Blythe Development to build a new safety barrier wall and add pavement markings, according to a news release by the N.C. Department of Transportation. “Once those are installed, traffic will shift from the median to the outside lanes while crews begin building interior bridge bents,” according to the news release. Officials didn’t say how long the closures will last. Project will ease congestion, NCDOT says The Lake Norman-area closures are part of a $249 million project to improve the I-77/N.C. 150 interchange and widen N.C. 150 from N.C. 16 in Catawba County to the U.S. 21/N.C. 150 interchange in Mooresville. “The improvements will accommodate growing traffic volumes and ease congestion,” officials said. Construction began last year with crews improving storm drainage, installing utilities and moving traffic signals, according to NCDOT. “Bridge construction will be broken into multiple phases, and traffic will be maintained on the existing lanes of N.C. 150 at all times,” according to Friday’s statement. Work on the overall 15-mile project is expected

Mooresville, NC · 3d

Spartanburg Herald-Journal

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Upstate SC bridges close for repairs as 2 others reopen early

Motorists across the Upstate are seeing a mix of long-term bridge closures and road reopenings as the South Carolina Department of Transportation continues infrastructure projects in Spartanburg , Greenville and Pickens counties. Two Spartanburg County bridges are set to close Monday, Nov. 9, for replacement and repair work, while a pair of bridges on Pace Bridge Road in Greenville and Pickens counties recently reopened more than a month ahead of schedule after being closed since 2023. More: Upstate SC's busiest roads, ranked by daily traffic Closures: Spartanburg County bridges shutting down for repairs and replacement The South Carolina Department of Transportation will close and detour a portion of Racetrack Road (SC 234) in Spartanburg County beginning Monday, Nov. 9, as crews replace the bridge over Dildine Creek. The project is expected to require a lengthy closure, with the road scheduled to reopen in mid-summer 2027, weather permitting. A signed detour route will be in place during construction. The closure is one of several bridge projects underway in Spartanburg County aimed at addressing aging infrastructure and improving safety for motorists. Also beginning Monday, Nov. 9, SCDOT will close the Zimmerman Road bridge (S-42-967) over Fairforest Creek in Spartanburg County for repairs.

Spartanburg County, SC · 21h

WSPA 7News

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Spartanburg Co. road closure expected to last for months

SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) — Drivers in Spartanburg County will need to plan for a long-term road closure beginning later this month. According to Spartanburg County officials, Burnett Road is scheduled to close on Monday, Nov. 23, for a culvert replacement project. County leaders said the closure is expected to remain in place for about […]

Spartanburg County, SC · 18h

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Gaston County Schools Seek Bus Drivers as More Than 30 Positions Sit Open

Gaston County Schools are facing a critical shortage of school bus drivers. More than 30 driver positions remain open district-wide, leading to route cancellations and disruptions. WBTV reported Wednesday, Nov. 4, that Hunter Huss High School canceled two bus routes for the rest of the week. Another route was canceled...

Gaston County, NC · 1d
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Queen City News

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York County I-77 northbound lane closures scheduled through Thursday

YORK COUNTY, S.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Northbound lanes of Interstate 77 over Celanese Road in York County will be closed for repairs this week. Two left lanes of I-77 between mile markers 81 and 82 will close at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8 and will reopen by 6 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12. […]

York County, SC · 1d

WBTV

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All lanes of I-485 outer near Rocky River Road close after crash

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A crash in Northeast Charlotte closed all lanes of I-485 outer past exit 36 near Rocky River Road Saturday. The crash was reported at 4:30 p.m. according to the state’s traffic map. The crash involved a semi truck and a car. Both vehicles showed signs...

Charlotte, NC · 2d

WSOC Charlotte

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Road closures scheduled in downtown Waxhaw for maintenance

Several roads in downtown Waxhaw will close Monday for asphalt and sewer maintenance projects.

Waxhaw, NC · 1d

Queen City News

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Gas main break closes Concord road for several hours

CONCORD, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Crews are responding to a gas main break in Concord Monday night. The Concord Fire Department is in the area of 5800 Rocky River Road after reports of a 4-inch gas main break. Officials say the break has been isolated and the gas company is working to make necessary […]

Concord, NC · 11h

FOX8 News

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NCDOT reopens community hub as I-77 South project advances

For some Charlotte residents, the project brings back memories of the original construction of I-77 and the changes it brought to surrounding neighborhoods.

Charlotte, NC · 2d

country1037fm.com

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Charlotte Extends Gateway Station Deal With Developers Before Transit Handoff to Regional Authority

Charlotte city government administrators have detailed a new agreement with developers Lincoln Property Co.⁠ and Republic Land Development to revive plans for Gateway Station. The announcement comes as Charlotte prepares to transfer its transit system to the Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority (MPTA) on Jan. 1, 2027, WSOC-TV 9 reported.

Charlotte, NC · 1d

WFMY NEWS2

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North Carolina has second worst drivers in the country: study

North Carolina · 16h

hoodline.com

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Charlotte Eyes $2M Fix for 7 Dangerous Crossings as Pedestrian Deaths Climb

Beatties Ford Rd. & Cindy Ln. — Approximate Proposed Safety Project Intersection. Seven Charlotte intersections could soon get new crosswalk beacons, pedestrian signals and repainted pavement markings under a $2 million plan headed to a City Council vote on Monday. The locations stretch across the city, from 4900 Central Avenue to Ballantyne Commons Parkway at Woodview Circle, and reflect a push to slow down some of Charlotte's most dangerous crossings for people on foot.

Charlotte, NC · 2d

WNCT

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Outer Banks meetings set about NC 12 changes after 2 storms damage key road

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — After two recent major repairs to N.C. 12 and many delays over the years accessing the Outer Banks, renewed attention is focused on improving the key road frequently damaged by high surf. The focus is on one area of N.C. 12 that was washed away — and repaired — twice in […]

Dare County, NC · 1d

WECT

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Brunswick, Pender Co. gas stations get letters amid NC Fuel Check complaints

SOUTHEASTERN N.C. (WECT) - Attorney Jeff Jackson says that his office has followed up on 51 consumer complaints about gas stations since launching N.C. Fuel Check. North Carolina’s 41-cent-per-gallon tax on gasoline and diesel is suspended from Oct. 10 through Nov. 30 under a law signed by Gov. Josh Stein in October.

Pender County, NC · 3d

WSPA 7News

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North Carolina drivers face nation’s steepest insurance hikes after speeding ticket: Study

North Carolina drivers face a 49.3% average increase in auto insurance premiums after receiving a speeding ticket, marking the largest percentage jump in the country, according to new research from LendingTree.

North Carolina · 1d

Raleigh News & Observer

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Waymo eyes Raleigh, Durham for self-driving taxis after Charlotte. What to know

Waymo told a Raleigh transportation audience last week that it is in active talks with Triangle governments about bringing its autonomous taxi service to the area. The company plans to launch first in Charlotte, likely by late next year. FULL STORY: Will Waymo come to the Triangle? What a company rep said in Raleigh this week Here are key takeaways: Rich Harrington, a policy adviser for Waymo, told attendees at the N.C. Department of Transportation’s annual Transportation Summit that the company is in “active conversations” with local governments in Raleigh and the Research Triangle. He did not name which ones or give a timetable. Charlotte comes first. Waymo has finished digitally mapping streets in Charlotte and is testing cars there with human drivers behind the wheel, Harrington said, with service expected to start in and around the uptown core by late next year. Safety is central to Waymo’s pitch. Harrington said the company has logged 270 million fully autonomous miles and claims a 92% reduction in serious crashes compared with human drivers in the same cities. State law is already in place. The General Assembly passed a bill in 2017 permitting fully autonomous vehicles and barring local governments from adding

Raleigh, NC · 2d

backfirenews.com

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Charlotte Is Weighing a Ban on Towing Cars With People Inside, but North Carolina Law Won’t Let It Touch What Towers Charge

Charlotte City Council’s Safety Committee is looking at changes to the city’s private-property towing rules, a topic it took up at its October and November meetings. Two proposals stand out: banning the towing of vehicles with people inside them, and requiring a property owner’s written authorization for every tow, at any hour. Both are reasonable. Neither touches the bill, though, because North Carolina law doesn’t let cities set tow prices.

Charlotte, NC · 4d

Queen City News

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Here are the Union County road upgrades coming soon

All work is expected to be completed by spring of 2028.

Union County, NC · 4d

Yahoo!

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Major delays on I-85 after crash injures 1 in Gaston County

At least one person was injured in a serious crash on Interstate 85 in Gastonia on Thursday morning, officials confirmed. The crash happened on I-85 South just south of Exit 19. NCDOT initially said two lanes were closed, but crews were forced to shut down the entire highway. A Gaston County official confirmed at least one person was hurt and taken to the hospital.

Gaston County, NC · 5d