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Charlotte Said No to a $4.3 Billion Highway. Now the State Wants $60 Million Back.

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Jun 24, 202640:43Government & Organizations

When Charlotte and its regional planning body withdrew support for a $4.3 billion widening of Interstate 77, North Carolina lawmakers responded by threatening a $60 million penalty and a funding cutoff. Host Carlee Alm-L...

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Charlotte Said No to a $4.3 Billion Highway. Now the State Wants $60 Million Back. is an episode from Upzoned by Strong Towns. When Charlotte and its regional planning body withdrew support for a $4.3 billion widening of Interstate 77, Nort...

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Published Jun 24, 2026, 40:43 long, audio available.

Charlotte Said No to a $4.3 Billion Highway. Now the State Wants $60 Million Back.

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