City Notices: Severe Weather Outreach and Critical Public Health Advisories for March 4

Severe Weather Outreach and Preparedness Event

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services and the Office of Emergency Management are hosting a public outreach event today, Wednesday, March 4, 2026. This session is designed to educate residents on proactive steps to protect property and families during the spring severe weather season. Participants can receive guidance on building emergency kits and obtain flood safety resource kits at no cost.

• Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
• Location: Valerie C. Woodard Community Resource Center, 3205 Freedom Drive.

Public Health Advisory: Measles Transmission and Vaccination

Mecklenburg County Public Health and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) have issued a high-priority advisory following a rise in measles cases within the Charlotte Metropolitan area. Health officials are currently tracking community transmission and urge all residents to ensure their vaccinations are current. Clinicians and parents are advised to consider early MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella) vaccination for infants aged 6 to 11 months who live in or travel through Mecklenburg and surrounding counties.

Residents who may have been exposed at local retail locations are encouraged to monitor for symptoms and contact their healthcare provider immediately before visiting a clinic in person to prevent further spread.

Infrastructure and Road Maintenance Alerts

The Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT) and NCDOT have scheduled several maintenance projects impacting major thoroughfares today:

• I-85 Southbound: A shoulder closure remains in effect between mile markers 46.6 and 46.2 for ongoing maintenance. This closure is expected to continue through Friday.
• I-77 Maintenance: A moving closure for night-time maintenance will begin tonight at 6:00 p.m., covering both directions between mile markers 11 and 30.4 (from Uptown to Davidson).
• I-77 Toll Lane Update: City Council has confirmed a three-month pause on the Request for Proposals for the I-77 South toll lane project to allow for further design refinement and community engagement.

Public Notice: Zion Hill Affordable Housing Project

The City of Charlotte Housing and Neighborhood Services has issued a Finding of No Significant Impact for the proposed "Zion Hill" development at 6806 Robinson Church Road. The project involves the construction of 22 affordable housing units. Public comments regarding the release of HUD funds for this project are being accepted through March 10, 2026. Written comments should be directed to the City of Charlotte Housing and Neighborhood Services office.

Official Meetings Scheduled Today

The following public meeting is scheduled to take place at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center (CMGC):

• Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC): Regular meeting held in Conference Room 267 at 600 E. 4th Street.