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Marshville Bypass Tolling Proposal
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INFORMATION CONTACT:
Bjorn E. Hansen, Planning Department, Senior Planner - Long Range Planning, 704-283-3690
ACTION REQUESTED:
None - Information Only.
PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS:
1) January 19, 2021, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item # 21 - Requesting tolling study and submittal for evaluation in 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan
2) February 3, 2025, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item # 25-044 - Submittal for evaluation in 2055 Metropolitan Transportation Plan
BACKGROUND:
The Marshville Bypass is a proposed four-lane median divided highway that would effectively extend the Monroe Expressway System by 5.1 miles from the current eastern terminus of the Monroe Expressway with a new location bypass south of Marshville, although the specific route would be determined through a full design process once funded. The project would have one intermediate interchange with Landsford Road south of Hasty Road and re-connect with U.S. 74 between Stegall Road and Gaddy Road.
The bypass has been submitted for funding through the two most recent Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) Metropolitan Transportation Plans (MTP), with it not scoring high enough for inclusion. In 2021 Union County and Marshville passed resolutions asking it to be studied as a possible tolled project. The NCDOT and NC Turnpike completed its work in January 2026, with the conclusion that by considering the bypass a part of the Monroe Expressway and extending the tolling on the bypass and Expressway for approximately 16 years, approximately ¾ of the estimated $287 million cost could be paid for by tolls. The remaining cost would need to be funded through the traditional Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) process. The Town of Marshville evaluated this proposal at its May 4 meeting.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.