Monroe Connector/Bypass

Overview

Preferred Alternative
Monroe Connector/Bypass
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Description
New location roadway from US 74 at I-485 in eastern Mecklenburg County to US 74 near the Town of Marshville in Union County.

Subsurface Drilling


Length
Approximately 21.1 miles

Estimated Cost
Preliminary cost is estimated at $777 million. Final costs will be determined during design.

Free alternate route
Existing US 74.

Timeline

Draft Environmental Impact Statement Completed
Final Environmental Impact Statement 1st Quarter 2010
Record of Decision 2nd Quarter 2010
Project Open to Traffic 2013



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Page updated 2/4/2010