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Wednesday, August 19, 2009
News I-485 v. Independence Boulevard
Posted By Rhiannon Fionn-Bowman on Wed, Aug 19, 2009 at 2:28 PM
In February, Gov. Perdue promised to finish the I-485 loop within four years. The N.C. Department of Transportation says it can be done, but something has to give. They can't close the loop and widen Independence Boulevard at the same time — their tight budget won't allow it.
Tonight, Metropolitan Planning Organization, a group that oversees local road planning, is going to meet with state planners to try and reach a decision.
Brian Sisson, of the MPO, told WCNC the ultimate decision lies with city leaders.
What do you think should we do? Close the loop or widen Independence Boulevard?
I'll tell you my vote: Close the loop.
I say that because I'm rarely on Independence, but I'm all over I-485. In fact, I think they should stop eff'in around and widen the southern portion of the loop near I-77 before they touch Independence. That area is a nightmare during rush hour traffic. Plus, I'm sick of having to drive south on I-77 to pick up I-85 north when I'm traveling from Huntersville to UNC Charlotte.
Though, I have to admit, if the DOT came out and said, "Nah. We'd prefer to transfer these funds to CMS instead of work on either project," I wouldn't complain.
What's your vote?
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