Charlotte plans a $3.5 million realignment on Sharon Road near Eastburn, adding a left‑turn lane, flattening a curve and pedestrian upgrades to reduce crashes.

A special transit committee met March 31 to review a scathing FTA audit and outline immediate safety changes for the Charlotte Area Transit System.

State troopers and local agencies are running extra patrols and checkpoints after officials say speed-related crash deaths rose last year.

A rebuilt stretch of U.S. 64/74A reopened Thursday, restoring direct access to Chimney Rock and Lake Lure about 18 months after Hurricane Helene. Temporary signals will control one‑lane traffic while crews finish stabilization.

CATS will begin construction this spring on a new South End Blue Line station; expect single‑tracking, an April shutdown and Rail Trail detours.

CLT is collecting grocery and gas gift cards to support TSA officers working without pay amid the DHS funding lapse. Drop boxes and a community partner are accepting $10 and $20 cards.

Statesville will cut the ribbon on a new three-level terminal Thursday at 2 p.m., a project officials say will expand passenger services and business space.

Crews have moved from grading to concrete pours on CLT’s Fourth Parallel Runway as the airport readies it for 2027 commissioning.

Diesel prices have doubled in recent weeks, forcing Burlington schools and city departments to consolidate trips and delay nonessential repairs.

Charlotte contractors are offering higher pay and leaning on apprenticeships as they struggle to staff highway and resurfacing work across Mecklenburg County.

A crash and fuel spill on I-85 North at Exit 30 blocked two right lanes Thursday, causing delays in Charlotte. NCDOT is monitoring the scene.

Gov. Josh Stein joined PSA Airlines at the opening of its new Charlotte headquarters Thursday as the carrier pledges hundreds of local jobs and a sizable economic boost.

An overnight closure at the I-77 Exit 36 ramp will reroute Mooresville drivers this weekend. Signed detours will send traffic via Talbert, Brawley School and Williamson roads.