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Exit 27 interchange and Westmoreland Road traffic

Cornelius

Summary

A resident warned the new Exit 27 interchange unloading onto two-lane Westmoreland Road could worsen already gridlocked Catawba Avenue and Hwy 21; the Mayor promised more public discussion ahead.

At a glance

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Last discussed Jul 20, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

The pre-meeting noted the BUILD Grant match and the Town's verbal commitment for the interchange carry significant budget implications for the nearly exhausted undesignated fund balance.

✅Who benefits

Long-term, drivers could gain a new I-77 access point if the interchange is built.

⚠️Who could be affected

Residents along Westmoreland Road and nearby congested corridors could face worsened cut-through traffic.

Mentions & discussions (1)

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