Construction work is nearing completion for the $346 million express lanes project for I-485 in North Carolina. The I-485 route runs around the city of Charlotte but has become heavily congested at peak periods.
The work to add 29km of express lanes to I-485 has taken seven years. The project has also added a general-purpose lane in each direction along I-485 between Rea Road and Providence Road. The work is expected to cut congestion and journey times between I-77 and Highway 74.
