CHARLOTTE, NC — The Lane Construction Corporation, a U.S. subsidiary of the Webuild Group specializing in heavy civil infrastructure, has been awarded a $337 million design-build project for major improvements along Interstate 85 in Gaston County, North Carolina. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Lane brings an understanding of the region’s transportation needs.
Commissioned by the North Carolina Department of Transportation, the project will widen and reconstruct approximately 4.1 miles of I-85 between NC 7 (Exit 23) and east of NC 273 (Exit 27), a critical corridor that connects Gastonia to the greater Charlotte metropolitan area. Once finished, the improvements will provide a safer, more efficient route for local commuters and commercial drivers, enhancing connectivity across the region.
Key project elements include:
- Widening and reconstruction of 4.1 miles of I-85
- Replacement or widening of six bridges
- Reconstruction of two interchanges
- Roadway improvements to local roads connecting to I-85
- Intersection upgrades at Belmont Mount Holly Road and U.S. 29/74 (Wilkinson Boulevard)
- Reconstruction of approximately 4,000 linear feet of Piedmont and Northern Railway, which crosses over I-85
Construction is set to begin in early 2026 and be completed by 2029, with careful planning in place to maintain traffic flow and minimize disruption throughout the corridor.
