Monroe Connector/Bypass
Overview
New location roadway from US 74 at I-485 in eastern Mecklenburg County to US 74 near the Town of Marshville in Union County.
Length
Approximately 21.1 miles
Estimated Cost
Preliminary cost is estimated between $391 million to $722 million (March 2008 dollars). Final costs will be determined during design.
Free alternate route
Existing US 74
Timeline
| Financial feasibility study | October 2006 |
| Draft environmental report | December 2008 |
| Final environmental report | August 2009 |
| Award construction contract | December 2009 |
| Project open to traffic | 2013 |

