Matthews rejects NCDOT highway plan in favor of pedestrian-friendly downtown

The Matthews Board of Commissioners voted last week to withdraw from a state highway project that would have expanded E. John Street to four lanes through the historic downtown area.The decision halts the North Carolina Department of Transportation's planned expansion, which has faced opposition from many residents. Town officials are instead pursuing a three-lane alternative they say better aligns with Matthews' vision for a pedestrian-friendly downtown.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/town-of-matthews-taking-stand-against-ncdot-widening-project/275-765ae9ad-bd42-4b23-b7c4-5d3cf1ef4523WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte.  SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.