A Highway Linking North Carolina’s Mountains
North Carolina, United States
I-77 Express Lanes, NCThe lanes on I-77 in North Carolina have been transformed from HOV lanes into express lanes. More than 20,000 vehicles travel on it every day. Despite everything, traffic jams are no longer common.
The construction project carried out by Ferrovial Construction is divided into three sections: two express lanes circulate on the I-77 in each direction between Charlotte and Exit 28. An express lane in either direction takes drivers from Exit 28 to Exit 36, seeking to minimize the environmental impacts on Lake Norman. The management of the highway is carried out by Cintra.
Beyond the asphalt, using numbers and machines wisely has made it possible to improve traffic management in Charlotte. Sensors and cameras dot the I-77 Express Lane, collecting data to gauge the highway’s needs in real-time. With these managed lanes, toll prices will be adjusted based on traffic. This means never traveling at less than 80 kilometers per hour on the express highway.
These fast lanes are the stars in photos of this highway. Not only do they improve travel times, but they also reduce traffic emissions.
Charlotte Region, U.S.
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+15000
Teachers
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2014
Date
Discovery Place Education Studio provides customized professional development in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) to educators across the region. A key focus area for I-77 Mobility Partners is STEM education so the partnership to support the Education Studio is a perfect fit. The Education Studio began in 2014 and since then, more than 15,000 teachers from the Charlotte region have taken advantage of STEM training and education classes.
Discovery Place Education Studio provides customized professional development in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) to educators across the region. A key focus area for I-77 Mobility Partners is STEM education so the partnership to support the Education Studio is a perfect fit. The Education Studio began in 2014 and since then, more than 15,000 teachers from the Charlotte region have taken advantage of STEM training and education classes.
In addition to the Education Studio partnership, I-77 Mobility Partners’ staff also participate in providing educational opportunities for the public in the Discovery Place Science Museum at different times in the year.
I-77 Mobility Partners also is an annual sponsor of the Discovery Place “Touch a Truck” public event for children to see, touch and climb in all kinds of trucks, cars and specialty vehicles and learn about different careers. Discovery Place Kids educators also guide children through the science of trucks with hands-on, interactive STEM activities.
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I-77 Express Lanes, NC
Charlotte, North Carolina
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$697.9M
Total Investment
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26mi
Length
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2014-2069
Concession period
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2019
Opening date
The new I-77 Express Lanes provide drivers with a choice of how to travel on I-77 between Uptown Charlotte and Exit 36 in Mooresville.
The express lanes are dedicated travel lanes that will run adjacent to the existing general purpose lanes. The project is divided into three sections:
- Two express lanes run on I-77 in each direction between Charlotte and Exit 28.
- One express lane in either direction run from Exit 28 to Exit 36 to minimize environmental impacts on Lake Norman.
By converting the current High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes to Express Lanes, more vehicles will travel more quickly through the north corridor. During each trip, motorists will be able to decide if they want to use the express lanes, the general purpose lanes or a combination of both to allow for a more efficient drive.
Connecting communities in North Carolina
Our projects serve as an economic engine for growth, supporting the well-being of the communities where we work and live. We worked with the consulting firm, Steer, to prepare the Economic and Community Impact of Ferrovial’s Toll Roads report.
The study measured the economic value generated in the regions we invest in and the benefits received by travelers from the start of each concession until December 31, 2022.
Impact of the project
Discover how the I-77 project has impacted the regional economy
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$1.8 billion
in Economic Output
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10,700
FTE Job-Years Created
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$860 million
in value for travelers and communities