The North Carolina Department of Transportation has cancelled a tour of the neighborhoods near the controversial Interstate 77 express toll lane project, citing what it says are credible security concerns.
DOT secretary Daniel Johnson was supposed to tour impacted neighborhoods near center city with community leaders and elected officials Tuesday. It’s part of the DOT’s expanded public engagement before issuing in June a Request for Proposals from companies to build four additional lanes for the congested highway.
But on Sunday night DOT sent an email saying that “it’s come to our attention that the event plan is no longer feasible due to credible security concerns. Out of an abundance of caution, and with the safety of attendees in mind, we are canceling tomorrow’s tour.”…