$10 million in improvements ahead for I-77 near uptown Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — More construction is ahead for a stretch of Interstate 77 near uptown Charlotte.

The North Carolina Department of Transportation said in a news release that it has awarded a $10.4 million contract to improve approximately 1.3 miles of I-77 south of uptown between the Morehead Street and Brookshire Freeway exits.

The contract calls for milling and paving, concrete pavement repairs, and installing pavement markings and markers that can resist snowplows. ​​

The project also includes improvements to the northbound and southbound bridges over Morehead Street, Irwin Creek/Stewart Creek Greenway and Fourth/Trade Streets.

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Past I-77 coverage:

• Report: Nearly 200 more problems found in I-77 toll lane construction zones
• NCDOT responds to safety concerns in I-77 toll lane construction areas
• Local lawmakers unveil new bill to give drivers relief from I-77 toll lanes
• A look at how much drivers on I-77 can expect to pay in toll rates
• Just how expensive will I-77 tolls be?

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Workers are to clean and paint the bridges, replace bridge joints, perform repair​​s to the concrete deck and add a new deck overlay to provide a smoother ride.

Work could start as early as March 2. It’s scheduled for completion in August 2021.

After years of construction, delays, fines, all I-77 express lanes open After years of construction, delays, fines, all I-77 express lanes open

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