College Street off-ramp on I-277 in Charlotte set to close for the rest of the year
Drivers could face detours in the coming weeks as construction work continues for the Rail Trail Pedestrian Bridge project over Interstate 277.
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Starting at midnight on Monday, Aug. 17, the off-ramp to College Street at Exit 1E off I-277 South will close, according to a news release from the city of Charlotte. The closure will allow crews to work in the south abutment for the installation of rebar, setting up forms and preparing to pour concrete.
Workers will also build barrier walls, install a storm water pipe and start building structural parts of the bridge on site.
The ramp will remain closed for the duration of construction and is expected to re-open in late 2027, according to the city.
The work being done on the center median of I-277 continues and is expected to be completed on Aug. 21. The inside lanes of I-277 will reopen once all median work is complete, the city says.
Southbound travelers looking to access College Street can continue using Exit 1E and the South Boulevard/Caldwell Street ramp to turn right on South Caldwell Street, then left on Brooklyn Village Avenue. South College Street is the next intersection.
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Travelers are asked to obey all directional signage in the area to ensure worker and motorist safety.
Residents can sign up to receive daily road closure notices. They can also use the city’s interactive street closure map to view current conditions.
Drivers can also visit DriveNc.gov for current road conditions, travel updates and closures on state-maintained roads.
The Rail Trail Bridge is expected to provide a new bike and pedestrian-only connection over I-277. The long-discussed initiative will connect users from uptown to South End through the Charlotte Rail Trail.
The Charlotte City Council approved more than $3 million in grant and donation funding in April for the project.
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