The North Carolina Department of Transportation released new renderings of the proposed I-77 Express Lanes, including plans for walkways and tunnels near Revolution Park. Let's get you up to speed.

Rotating animations of Revolution Park updates, elevated express lanes, and pedestrian walkways. — Renderings show Revolution Park updates, elevated express lanes, and pedestrian walkways. | Renderings via NCDOT

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The updated renderings show proposed bike and pedestrian tunnels, parks, and elevated toll lanes along the West End. Keep in mind: These are early concepts and could change.

Previous plans

In February, NCDOT released renderings of the I-77 South Express Lanes project, which would add elevated lanes over or alongside I-77 between Brookshire Freeway (exit 11) and the South Carolina state line.

Since then, the project has generated community feedback at the new community engagement center, and City Council recently rescinded its support of the project.

Charlotte City Council members may hold another vote to reverse their decision. However, Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) has the authority to stop the expansion, not City Council. The CRTPO will meet Wednesday, May 20.