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I-485 express lanes set to open in February

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North Carolina state officials say the new I-485 express lanes are on track to open in late February. Drivers will have the option to pay a toll to use the lanes between I-77 and Independence Boulevard in Charlotte. Initially, the rates will fluctuate with the time of day and day of the week, and later transition to dynamic pricing based on demand for the lanes.

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