Monroe Connector/Bypass Overview

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Description
New location roadway from US 74 at I-485 in eastern Mecklenburg County to US 74 near the Town of Marshville in Union County.

Length
Approximately 21.1 miles

Estimated Cost
Preliminary cost is estimated at $756.6 million. Final costs will be determined during design.

Free alternate route
Existing US 74.

Timeline

Financial feasibility study	Completed
Draft environmental impact statement	December 2008
Final environmental impact statement	August 2009
Record of Decision	October 2009
Award construction contract	November 2009
Project open to traffic	2013
Go to http://www.ncturnpike.org/projects/monroe/ for more information.