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Towns Demand Exact Cost to Cancel I-77 Lanes | Charlotte News
Towns facing a September 23 vote on the I-77 South Express Lanes project are demanding the exact cost of canceling it — with estimates hovering around $60 to $80 million, but no official number confirmed. Local leaders, including Mayor John Higdon of Matthews, plan to vote no but won’t do so without knowing what they’d owe in payback under state rules. The DOT says they’re still processing bills and promise to release the full breakdown before the vote, hoping to avoid penalties altogether. With millions at stake, clarity is critical as communities weigh financial consequences against…
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