CORNELIUS - The N.C Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Aug. 1 will hold a citizen’s informational workshop on plans for widening I-77. The Cornelius meeting is one of two public meetings planned on the topic and is open to the public.

NCDOT aims to construct two, high-occupancy toll (HOT) lanes along the I-77 corridor from Fifth Street in Charlotte north to N.C. 150 in Mooresville. Eligible carpoolers, van-pools, motorcycles, and transit vehicles will be able to use the HOT lanes for free while other travelers will be given the option to pay to use the HOT lane.

At the workshop, citizens will be able to meet NCDOT staff and to submit comments or questions in writing that will be considered during the design phase of the project. Aerial maps will be on display, but there will be no formal presentation from NCDOT or project staff.

WANT TO GO?

Drop-in at Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Ave., anytime from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1.

OR

Attend the second workshop at Ivory Baker Recreation Center, 1920 Stroud Park Court, Charlotte, on Aug. 2 from 4-7 p.m.

The same information will be available at both workshops.

Anyone desiring additional information may contact Theresa Ellerby, Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch at 919-707-6020, or email tellerby@ncdot.gov.

NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act for disabled persons who want to participate in this meeting. Anyone requiring special services should contact NCDOT Senior Public Involvement Officer Kimberly Hinton at 919-707-6072 or by email at khinton@ncdot.gov as early as possible so that arrangements can be made.

Persons who speak Spanish and do not speak English, or have a limited ability to read, speak or understand English, may receive interpretive services upon request prior to the meeting by calling 1-800-481-6494.