Saturday, November 3, 2007

i-485 (Charlotte Outerbelt) - Completion Schedule Changed

The state of North Carolina announced a change (delay) in the completion schedule for the two final sections of Interstate 485 - the Charlotte Outerbelt. (see map)

The opening of the section from Highway 16 in Northwest Mecklenburg to Interstate 77 and beyond to State Highway 115 (Old Statesville Road) in North Mecklenburg has now been delayed to Summer 2008 from Winter 2007.

More importantly, the beginning of construction on the final leg, from State Highway 115 (Old Statesville Road) in North Mecklenburg to Interstates 485 and 85 in the Northeastern section of the county, has been delayed two years to 2015, with the anticipated completion now estimated for 2017.

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