By Mecklenburg Times staff reports
Published: November 5,2011
The Southern Environmental Law Center is challenging a ruling that paves the way for the more than $700 million Monroe Bypass project to move forward. On Monday, the SELC filed an appeal in federal court after U.S. District Court Judge James Dever III said an environmental-impact study was done properly. The appeal was filed on behalf of Clean [...]
By Mecklenburg Times staff reports
Published: April 19,2011
The Corps of Engineers has given environmental approval to the controversial Monroe Connector-Bypass project, the North Carolina Turnpike Authority said today. But a lawsuit continues to hold up construction on the 19.7-mile, roughly $800 million toll road, which would be the second in the state. Now that the so-called 404 permit, which the corps has to grant if [...]
By Mecklenburg Times staff reports
Published: February 22,2011
Two environmental groups are challenging a permit issued by the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources for the proposed $800 million Monroe Connector-Bypass east of Charlotte. The North Carolina Wildlife Federation and the Yadkin Riverkeeper said the state failed to properly assess the water-quality impacts from building a 20-mile highway through the Yadkin [...]
By Tara Ramsey, staff writer
Published: November 30,2010
A road that would bypass the congested U.S. Highway 74 eastbound to Monroe sounds like it would mean smooth sailing for motorists. The project will cost between $750 million and $825 million to build and include 20 miles of toll road from Highway 74 and Interstate 485 in eastern Mecklenburg County to the town of [...]
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