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. | |