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I-77 North
Coverage of I-77 North 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.
- Video: Firefighters battle major tractor-trailer fire on I-77 North in Iredell County
Firefighters in Iredell County, N.C., responded to a major tractor-trailer fire on I-77 North near the Yadkin County line early Wednesday, causing a portion of the highway to shut down. The fire was reported around 3:48 a.m. near mile marker 68.