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Crowd listens to an NCDOT consultant as he talks about the Potts-Sloan-Beaty road project at Ada Jenkins Center.

NCDOT meeting addresses concerns about asbestos, traffic in Davidson’s Potts-Sloan-Beaty project

December 9, 2025

NCDOT officials say asbestos cleanup will by the end of this week or early next week on the planned Potts Street-Sloan Street connector, in Davidson’s west side neighborhood. The cleanup should take about a month, officials told about 50 people at a community meeting at Ada Jenkins Center Monday night. … More NCDOT meeting addresses concerns about asbestos, traffic in Davidson’s Potts-Sloan-Beaty project

Workers using heavy equipment cleared the way Nov. 21 for a new road connection between Sloan and Beaty streets on Davidson's west side. (David Boraks photo)

As work begins on Sloan-Potts connection, NCDOT plans Dec. 8 public meeting

December 1, 2025

Most of the trees have been removed between Sloan and Potts streets on Davidson’s west side, to make way for an NCDOT road connection project. But before that can happen, asbestos must be removed from soil in the corridor. … More As work begins on Sloan-Potts connection, NCDOT plans Dec. 8 public meeting

Image from an NCDOT video explaining how the Express Lanes will work.

House Approves Bill To Kill I-77 Tolls | WFAE

June 3, 2016

The state House of Representatives on Thursday approved a bill calling on NCDOT to cancel the I-77 widening project north of Charlotte. The bill now goes to the Senate, where Senate leaders have said they don’t see a need to cancel the project. Read the full story: WFAE.org, House Approves Bill To Kill I-77 Tolls

NCDOT Could Sign Deal In July For Next Toll Project, I-485 | WFAE

November 18, 2015

The toll-lane widening project that began construction on I-77 north of Charlotte this week won’t be the only one in the Charlotte area. Next up are toll lanes on I-485 in south Charlotte, from I-77 to US 74. LINK Nov. 18, 2015, WFAE.org, “NCDOT Could Sign Deal In July For Next Toll Project, I-485”

McCrory To I-77 Toll Critics: Don’t Turn To Me To Cancel Contract | WFAE

November 14, 2015

Some state lawmakers are stepping up efforts to halt the construction of toll lanes on I-77 north of Charlotte, as construction begins Monday. They called on Governor Pat McCrory Friday to cancel the project, but he wasted little time in rejecting the idea. LINK: Nov. 13, 2015, WFAE.org, “McCrory To I-77 Toll Critics: Don’t Turn … More McCrory To I-77 Toll Critics: Don’t Turn To Me To Cancel Contract | WFAE

Morning rush hour on I-77 southbound in Cornelius. (©2013 David Boraks)

I-77 toll lane construction starts Monday, company says | WFAE

November 12, 2015

The company hired to build and operate toll lanes on I-77 north of Charlotte says it will begin construction on the $648 million project this Monday, Nov. 16. See the full story at WFAE.org. Nov. 12, 2015, WFAE.org, “I-77 Toll Lane Construction Begins Mon., Company Says”