Saturday, May 18 2013 12:02 AM EDT2013-05-18 04:02:20 GMT
The Charlotte Bobcats are in the process of changing their name to "Hornets," a source with knowledge of the situation told CBSSports.com's Will Brinson, including arranging digital assets that wouldMore >>
The Charlotte Bobcats are in the process of changing their name to "Hornets," a source with knowledge of the situation told CBSSports.com's Will Brinson, including arranging digital assets that would allow a return to their original nickname.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 4:48 AM EDT2013-05-18 08:48:42 GMT
The University City Division along with the Major Crash Investigation Unit hosted a DWI Checking Station Friday night until Saturday morning. The location was between the 400 and 700 blocks of W. MallardMore >>
The University City Division along with the Major Crash Investigation Unit hosted a DWI Checking Station Friday night until Saturday morning.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 9:22 PM EDT2013-05-18 01:22:45 GMT
A fatal accident on I-77 has forced officials to shut down all four southbound lanes of the interstate near exit 17, Sunset Road, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation.More >>
A fatal accident on I-77 has forced officials to shut down all four southbound lanes of the interstate near exit 17, Sunset Road, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation.More >>
Savannah Nash celebrated her 16th birthday last week. She died Thursday when her car slammed into a semi while she was texting during her first time driving by herself.More >>
A 16-year-old girl making her first solo drive died when her vehicle slammed into a semi. Sources tell KCTV5 that she was texting at the time of the crash.More >>
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) -
Several new roads will open Friday as the N.C. Department of Transportation continues to make progress on the final segment of the Charlotte Outer Loop project, which will complete the remaining 5.7 miles of I-485 in northeast Mecklenburg County.
Crews will open the following roadways by 3 p.m. Friday:
A new segment of Eastfield Road from N.C. 115 (Old Statesville Road) to Browne Road
A new road, Independence Hill Road, will open between N.C. 115 and Eastfield Road; and
Another new road, Dixon Farm Road, will open to tie in with Eastifeld Road.
New traffic signals will be in place at Independence Hill Road and Eastfield Road. In addition, the traffic signals at Alexanderana Road and Eastfield Road will be removed. The signals will be replaced by stop signs.
Motorists should remain alert and use caution at these intersections, as they will not be in their final traffic pattern.
The $139.5 million project is scheduled for completion in December 2014.
NCDOT reminds motorists to watch signs for construction information, stay alert and obey the posted speed limit.
For more information, please contact the resident engineer at (704) 845-1151.
