I-77 Mobility Partners report shows toll lanes easing traffic issues

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. — Traffic headaches are easing up thanks to the Interstate 77 Express Lanes in Huntersville and Mooresville.

The first section of the toll lanes opened to drivers between Hambright Road in Huntersville to Exit 36 in Mooresville on June 1.

I-77 Mobility Partners gave Channel 9 some numbers from the first 30 days and they show the express lanes making a difference in the area.

Past coverage: 

• Report: Nearly 200 more problems found in I-77 toll lane construction zones
• NCDOT responds to safety concerns in I-77 toll lane construction areas
• Local lawmakers unveil new bill to give drivers relief from I-77 toll lanes
• A look at how much drivers on I-77 can expect to pay in toll rates
• Just how expensive will I-77 tolls be?

For example, average speeds during morning rush hour increased by 18 percent and 37 percent in the afternoon.

Watch the video above as Reporter Anthony Kustura gives us a first look at who's benefitting from the toll lanes.  

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