Work continues on light rail extension

The Charlotte Area Transit Authority’s Blue Line Extension construction team continues efforts to prepare the campus for light area.

Major changes have occurred along North Tryon Street and along the path to the UNC Charlotte Main Station, and crews have started to build the ramp for the underpass that approaches campus. Workers also have advanced the bridge construction across Toby Creek toward the station.

At the UNC Charlotte Main Station, crews have begun to build the station foundation and retaining walls for the tail track system that allows trains to reverse direction to return to the I-485/South Boulevard Station.

Members of the campus community should approach construction areas with caution; motorists, especially those along North Tryon Street, are encouraged to reduce speed and stay alert for direction from flaggers and signage.

Updates about the Blue Line Extension are on the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) website.