West Sugar Creek Mobility Corridor RAISE Grant
Announcement
May 21, 2026 - The project team participated in the Corridors of Opportunity/I-85 Corridor update meeting at the Sugaw Creek Recreation Center. The team received valuable feedback, which will be reviewed and incorporated into the design where feasible. Real estate acquisition is expected to start this summer. Construction is scheduled to start in March 2028 and take about two years to complete.
- Project typeSidewalks, Shared-Use Path, Bicycle Facilities
- Project budget$35.6 million (includes all costs associated with the project such as planning and design, acquiring the right-of-way, utility relocation, consultant fees, construction, signalization, permits and landscaping)
- Project phaseDesign
Part of the West Sugar Creek Corridor of Opportunity
The image above is a still from the interactive map that was shared at the May 19, 2026 public meeting. You can click on various road segments and watch video simulations of the driving experience along the corridor.
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Project Overview
The West Sugar Creek Mobility Corridor RAISE Grant Project aims to transform West Sugar Creek Road into a complete street, enhancing safety, mobility, quality of life, economic opportunity and environmental sustainability for the surrounding communities. The project will strengthen connections to employment centers, essential services, retail destinations, neighborhoods, parks and the Cross Charlotte Trail.
Key improvements along the 3.5-mile corridor will include the following:
- Comprehensive complete street upgrades
- Three new mobility hubs
- Shared-use paths
- Safer pedestrian crossings
- Targeted pedestrian safety enhancements
- Utility improvements on Nevin Road
- On-demand public transit (microtransit) and bicycle upgrades at the Sugar Creek light rail station.
The mobility hubs will offer convenient connections to new bus routes and on-demand micromobility zones, expanding transportation options and accessibility for all users.
This project is primarily located along West Sugar Creek Road between the intersections at Nevin Road and North Tryon Street.
Project Goals
- To enhance safety for pedestrians, motorists, bicyclists and public transit users
- To increase connectivity to employment centers, retail, neighborhoods, parks and the Cross Charlotte Trail
- To expand transportation options through mobility hubs
Public Involvement
The project team has hosted the following public meetings to collect feedback and answer questions from the community about the project:
- May 19, 2026 at Sugaw Creek Recreation Center as part of the Corridors of Opportunity Sugar Creek/I-85 Corridor update meeting
- March 2026 virtual project presentation
Vicinity Map
