Mitigate Congestion Program

Program Overview

Charlotte’s growing population puts added stress on the city’s transportation network in the form of congestion. The Mitigate Congestion Program is intended to help mitigate congestion and improve traffic flow in targeted areas through small-scale, quick infrastructure projects. Projects could include adding turn lanes at intersections, extending existing lanes, or making new road connections to enhance the street grid.

Current Projects

Please note that not all projects have web pages.

 Arrowood at Whitehall Commons Intersection (in progress)

 Ben Craig Drive Extension (in progress)

Kuykendall Road Improvements (in progress)

 Mallard Creek Church Road Eastbound Right-Turn Lane (in progress)

 North Tryon Street Left Turn Lane at University City Boulevard (in progress)

 Rivergate Parkway Bridge (in progress)

 Sharon Road at Eastburn Drive Improvements (in progress)

 South Tryon Street /Westinghouse Boulevard Left-Turn Lane Extension (in progress)

 South Tryon Street/Yager Creek Drive Left-Turn Lane (in progress)

 Steele Creek Road/Sam Neely Road Right-Turn Lane (in progress)

 W.T. Harris Boulevard/Chancellor Park Drive Turn Lanes and Traffic Signal (in progress)

 W.T. Harris Boulevard & Sugar Creek Road Right-Turn Lanes (in progress)

Additionally, the Mitigate Congestion Program partners with the North Carolina Department of Transportation and private developers on projects to leverage funding opportunities.  

Program Funding

• $23 million in voter-approved transportation bonds (2018-2024)
• $10 million in proposed transportation bonds (2024)