I-77 Mobility Partners
Coverage of I-77 Mobility Partners in the Nexus archive.
- I-77 North express lanes could expand near Lake Norman: What we know
North Carolina Department of Transportation and I-77 Mobility Partners signed a Memorandum of Understanding in June 2026 to evaluate widening a seven-mile section of I-77 North express lanes from Exit 28 to Exit 36. The MOU is not an official project proposal but aims to assess potential improvements, including allowing large commercial vehicles on the lanes. Charlotte previously withdrew support for a related southbound toll lane expansion project.
- 9 Investigates: I-77 toll lanes could be expanded in Lake Norman
Discussions are underway to potentially expand I-77 toll lanes in Lake Norman, including widening the northern section and allowing large commercial vehicles to use the express lanes. A Memorandum of Understanding between NCDOT and I-77 Mobility Partners outlines initial steps, but no formal proposal or guarantees exist. Support and opposition exist, with concerns about safety, toll rates, and community impact.