Business leaders are keeping a close eye on what has become a controversial proposed expansion of Interstate 77 from uptown to the South Carolina state line. The 11-mile corridor will be widened with two additional lanes on each side.
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Charlotte business leaders push for I-77 expansion as neighborhood groups voice opposition (CBJ)
January 14, 2026
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