Residents' input requested for bypass in Union County

UNION COUNTY, N.C. — Union County residents can give input beginning Monday on whether part of U.S. Highway 74 should be renamed to calm concerns from business owners.

Some businesses along U.S. 74 fear they’ll lose business when the Monroe Expressway opens later this year.

[LINK: Click here to take survey]

The Union County Planning Department is requesting for feedback about asking the Department of Transportation to designate the part of U.S. Highway 74 bypassed by the Monroe Expressway as U.S. Highway 74 Business and designate the Monroe Expressway as U.S. 74 Toll.

[Indian Trail woman files lawsuit to stop Monroe Bypass]

People can give feedback online for the next month.

Read more top trending stories on wsoctv.com:

• Police say driver spotted body in woods off I-77 in Huntersville
• Former classmate says teen found dead near Union Co. school had 'bright future'
• Private company purchases SC serial killer's property for $500K
• WATCH: Keith Monday's Monday forecast outlook
• Principal who asked student to remove Trump jersey replaced

Cox Media Group