[Charlotte Gateway Station and Railroad Improvements]

https://www.salisburypost.com/2023/07/21/city-council-endorses-salisbury-to-asheville-train-service-project/

[Charlotte Gateway Station and Railroad Improvements]

In this article, https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-07-14/inside-amtrak-s-75-billion-plan-to-revive-us-train-travel?srnd=citylab, why does it mention adding new service to Salisbury, NC, when Salisbury already has service?

[History of Charlotte]

On 9/27/2022 at 10:38 AM, nicholas said:

What's the history of Runnymede Ln?  I've always thought some of the intersections were unusual, notably Barclay Downs Dr.  By looking at the powerlines and tree lines, it looks like Runnymede originally turned into Barclay Downs Dr heading south, and Sagamore Rd heading west.  Also looks like maybe it originally continued straight into Brandywine Rd?  

Check out https://www.historicaerials.com/viewer.  There used to be a four-way intersection at Runnymeade/Sagamore/Barclay Downs.

 

[History of Charlotte]

21 minutes ago, tozmervo said:

I think I've seen this posted before. I believe it was maybe an old railway spur or something like that?

I posted the same question many years ago but could not locate the post.  It's always bugged me what that was so perhaps this is the opportunity for some closure.

[History of Charlotte]

Does anyone have any information on this abutment found off of N Tryon St next to the Mallard Creek Greenway?

Google Street View: https://goo.gl/maps/TALRo9NPj6uUpJF2A

I've found the opposing abutment through old aerial imaging.  This was demolished when Cookout was built.

Could this have been the route to Salisbury pre-US 29?

[Charlotte area "ring cities"]

18 hours ago, KJHburg said:

Yes the Historic Salisbury office is still in the train station and you can ride up from Charlotte too. 

Further news regarding the Historic Salisbury Station as well as creation of second platform with connecting tunnel.

https://www.salisburypost.com/2022/03/03/city-historic-salisbury-foundation-negotiating-sale-of-salisbury-depot/

https://www.salisburypost.com/2021/03/02/construction-of-additional-platform-underground-tunnel-at-salisbury-station-expected-to-begin-next-year/

[Charlotte Gateway Station and Railroad Improvements]

News today of a potential sale of the Salisbury Depot to the city of Salisbury for the purpose of turning it into a transit hub.

https://www.salisburypost.com/2022/03/03/city-historic-salisbury-foundation-negotiating-sale-of-salisbury-depot/

[History of Charlotte]

My Heritage USA memories:

• Driving through at Christmas time, seeing the lights and scenery.
• Jim Baker (or was that someone else) sliding down the water slide.
• An office building in the shape of a pyramid.

[Charlotte Gateway Station and Railroad Improvements]

Last week saw some minor construction activity at the Historic Salisbury Station.

While I won't be able to contribute much information on the technical aspects of what I see, I will be happy to post photos of this project's progress.  I like trains, and I like construction, but I don't get too deep into the details.

[Good New Restaurants]

https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/whats-in-store/article252897703.html

This says that A&W is making their NC debut in Charlotte, but I seem to remember going to an A&W on Independence Blvd as a young teenager.  Was I mistaken?

[Charlotte Gateway Station and Railroad Improvements]

On 6/20/2019 at 9:51 AM, drumsy said:

Pedestrian tunnel now possibility at Salisbury train station : https://www.salisburypost.com/2019/06/20/city-looks-for-train-station-funding-alternative-pedestrian-access/

 

City approves DOT agreement, Salisbury Station project could begin next year: https://www.salisburypost.com/2021/03/02/construction-of-additional-platform-underground-tunnel-at-salisbury-station-expected-to-begin-next-year/

[History of Charlotte]

On 1/18/2021 at 9:29 AM, Vitamin_N said:

http://wxbrad.com/the-highest-point-in-charlotte-is-a-cul-de-sac/

As a kid growing up in the 80s and 90s, we claimed our cul-de-sac, coming in at 743', as the highest cul-de-sac in town.  Looks like the torch was passed sans our approval.

Belcamp Ln

[Traffic Congestion and Highway Construction]

Confirmed.  Northbound and southbound are all open.  Entrance and exit ramps to the Old Beatty Ford Rd overpass are still closed, but the overpass itself is open.

[Traffic Congestion and Highway Construction]

I'm hearing that all lanes were opened on I-85 between Salisbury and Kannapolis yesterday.  A red-letter day for sure!

[Traffic Congestion and Highway Construction]

Jersey barriers are gone for both north and southbound on I-85 between Kannapolis and Salisbury.  Southbound travel lanes have shifted over to the new lanes while the previous lanes are being marked.  Entrance ramps from the new exit were being paved today.  It won't be long now!

[Traffic Congestion and Highway Construction]

And so it begins: https://www.salisburypost.com/2019/07/11/i-85-rehab-project-in-rowan-begins-this-wweekend/

[Charlotte Gateway Station and Railroad Improvements]

Pedestrian tunnel now possibility at Salisbury train station : https://www.salisburypost.com/2019/06/20/city-looks-for-train-station-funding-alternative-pedestrian-access/

 

[Traffic Congestion and Highway Construction]

I-85 resurfacing project in Rowan to start as soon as July - Salisbury Post | Salisbury Post
https://www.salisburypost.com/2019/06/19/i-85-resurfacing-project-in-rowan-to-start-as-soon-as-july/

 

Uncle already!  Why would it take two years to resurface I-85 in Rowan County?

[Charlotte area "ring cities"]

The Rock Store used to be a killer coffee shop 15 or so years ago.

[Filming in Charlotte]

Not Charlotte but Salisbury - A film called The 24th will be filming in and around downtown Salisbury this month.  More information here: http://salisburync.gov/government/communications/film-productions

Relevant Wikipedia entry: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houston_riot_of_1917

[Charlotte area "ring cities"]

Cross posted from the railroad improvement threads: https://www.salisburypost.com/2019/04/26/second-platforms-at-salisbury-kannapolis-train-stations-in-early-design-phases/

[The Bad News Report]

2 hours ago, KJHburg said:

This is terrible 2 people shot dead 4 injured at UNCC today in Kennedy building.  Shooter is a student according to reports

I love this city but this city has a violent crime problem that needs to be cured.  Please PRAY for the safety of everyone in this city and we need to pray for peace over this city.  I am sick and tired of the murders in this town it is out of control.  

Please do not make this political debate but get on your knees and pray for this city and its residents, its students, everyone . This violence needs to stop! 

Amen!

[Charlotte Photo of the Day]

Photo taken off of W 5th St.

[Charlotte Gateway Station and Railroad Improvements]

Information on new train platforms in Kannapolis and Salisbury published this morning: https://www.salisburypost.com/2019/04/26/second-platforms-at-salisbury-kannapolis-train-stations-in-early-design-phases/

[Traffic Congestion and Highway Construction]

Southbound I-85 opens up to four lanes just north of Exit 63 (Kannapolis).  The above picture was taken yesterday, headed southbound on approach to Exit 60 (Dale Earnhardt Blvd).