Gaston East-West Connector
Overview
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New location roadway from I-85 west of Gastonia in Gaston County to I-485/NC 160 near the Charlotte Douglas International Airport in Mecklenburg County.
Length
Approximately 21.5 to 23.7 miles depending on the route chosen.
Estimated Cost
Preliminary cost is estimated between $770 million to $1,650 million (January 2008 dollars). Final costs will be determined during design.
Free alternate route
Existing I-85 or US 29/74 through Gaston and Mecklenburg Counties
Timeline
| Financial feasibility study | October 2006 |
| Draft environmental report | January 2009 |
| Final environmental report | May 2010 |
| Award construction contract | December 2010 |
| Project open to traffic | Spring 2015 |