Friday, June 21, 2024
On June 20, 2024, S&P Global Ratings announced it raised the North Carolina Turnpike Authority's (NCTA) long-term rating to 'A-' from 'BBB+' on the Monroe Expressway.
Monday, November 13, 2023
On November 27, 2018, The Monroe Expressway opened to provide travelers a congestion-free option when traveling through and in Union County. In the past 12 months from, more than 7.6 million vehicles drove the Monroe Expressway.
Monday, October 30, 2023
On October 25, 2023, Moody’s Investor Service Inc. announced it is raising the North Carolina Turnpike Authority’s (NCTA) long-term rating to “Baa2” from “Baa3” on the Monroe Expressway.
Tuesday, June 06, 2023
On June 2, 2023, S&P Global Ratings announced it is raising the North Carolina Turnpike Authority’s (NCTA) long-term rating to ‘BBB+’ from ‘BBB’ on the Monroe Expressway.
Wednesday, May 04, 2022
The westbound entrance to the Monroe Expressway is scheduled for an overnight twelve-hour closure.
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
America’s Transportation Awards has recognized the Monroe Expressway with a regional “Best Use of Technology and Innovation” award.
Monday, December 02, 2019
Drivers have been using the Monroe Expressway for one year.
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
The Monroe Expressway has been open for six month and is seeing positive feedback from the community.
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
The N.C. Turnpike Authority has opened the all-electronic Monroe Expressway, the second in a series of turnpike authority projects being introduced across the state.
Thursday, November 15, 2018
The N.C. Turnpike Authority is focused on safety and preparedness ahead of the Nov. 27 opening of the Monroe Expressway.
Thursday, November 15, 2018
Contract crews will continue paving on U.S. 74 this weekend and next week to prepare opening the Monroe Expressway project.
Thursday, November 01, 2018
Contract crews working on the Monroe Expressway will be paving the week of November 3, weather permitting.
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
With the Monroe Expressway scheduled to open in late November, the North Carolina Turnpike Authority showcased the facility’s all-electronic toll system Tuesday.
Tuesday, October 23, 2018
Lane closures are needed as crews continue paving operations for the future Monroe Expressway.
Monday, October 01, 2018
Crews will close on lane on U.S. 74 West near Indian Trail-Fairview Road for construction activities for the Monroe Expressway project.
Friday, September 21, 2018
Roanoke Church Road will be closed 9/21 -10/27 for Monroe Expressway construction.
Friday, September 07, 2018
Traffic will be affected on U.S. 601 at Baucom Deese Road from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9.
Friday, August 24, 2018
On Saturday, Aug. 25, intermittent lane closures will be in place on U.S. 74 in both directions between I-485 and Stallings Road as work continues on the Monroe Expressway project.
Friday, August 17, 2018
A section of U.S. 74 eastbound in Stallings will close for a 30-minute period on Sunday night.