North Carolina transportation leaders are seeking public input on improving traffic flow on Independence Boulevard from Uptown Charlotte to Matthews.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will hold a meeting from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at East Mecklenburg High School Cafeteria, located at 6800 Monroe Road, Charlotte. This meeting aims to inform the public about the proposed project and gather input on the design.
The current U.S. 74 widening project includes adding an express lane and a general-purpose lane from west of Idlewild Road to I-485. This will result in one toll lane and three general-purpose lanes along Independence Boulevard. The $900 million project is projected to start in 2027.
Additionally, NCDOT proposed express lanes along U.S. 74 from I-277 to Idlewild Road, converting five miles of bus lanes into express lanes with a direct connector to Albemarle Road. If approved, this $105 million project is expected to begin in 2029.
The proposed project also includes improvements to interchanges along Independence Boulevard to ease congestion for drivers accessing the highway.
NCDOT representatives will be available at the meeting to answer questions and receive comments. Public input is crucial, and comments can be submitted at the meeting or via phone at (984) 205-6615, entering project code 1306, email, or NCDOT’s public input portal by Aug. 9, 2024.
Public feedback will help shape these plans to enhance traffic flow and reduce congestion on this busy corridor. The public can view project information at NCDOT’s public input portal.
