I-77 South toll lane decision deadline

Charlotte City Council faces 90-day clock to reverse I-77 toll lane reversal or face $64M state penalty. Council committee discussed third-party study and more community input; Watlington hints at accepting penalty. Council now weighing revival to dodge penalty while eyeing $300M community benefits package. Full council meeting Aug. 10 could be pivotal. Survey shows 58.9% voter disapproval.