City Roundup: Eastland Sports Campus Groundbreaking and Essential Public Health Notices

Infrastructure Milestone: Eastland Sports Campus Groundbreaking

Today, Friday, March 6, 2026, the City of Charlotte officially marks the beginning of construction on the Eastland Sports Campus. Located at the former Eastland Mall site (5625 Hollyfield Dr.), this groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. and represents a major step in the ongoing Eastland Yards master development project. Led by Crosland Southeast in partnership with the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, the campus is designed to serve as a regional destination for sports and recreation. Residents are invited to attend the ceremony in person or view a live broadcast on the City’s GOV Channel.

Public Governance and Election Notices

Mecklenburg County officials have scheduled several official proceedings for today, March 6, to address public infrastructure and voter services:

• Board of Elections Meeting: The Board of Elections will hold a Provisionals Meeting at 741 Kenilworth Avenue to review and process provisional ballots from recent voting cycles.
• MPTA Workshop: The Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority (MPTA) is conducting a workshop today to facilitate the transition of the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) to its new regional governance structure under the PAVE Act.

Traffic and Transit Advisories

The Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT) is reporting significant traffic changes effective today, March 6. Motorists should be aware of the following notices:

• N. Davidson Street Closure: A high-impact closure is now in effect on N. Davidson Street between East 37th Street and Anderson Street for roadway and sidewalk improvements. A signed detour route is in place for all non-local traffic.
• W. Arrowood Road Maintenance: Expect shoulder closures heading east near the Interstate 85 corridor due to scheduled maintenance and infrastructure repairs.
• MTS Senior Transit Expansion: The Mecklenburg Transportation System (MTS) has officially increased trip availability for residents aged 60 and older. This expansion improves access to medical appointments, grocery shopping, and essential services.

Public Health and Safety Alerts

Mecklenburg County Public Health and safety officials are maintaining active advisories for local residents. Please review the following public service announcements:

• Infant MMR Vaccination: Due to ongoing community transmission in the Charlotte area, health officials recommend clinicians consider early MMR vaccination for infants 6 to 11 months of age to provide early protection against regional outbreaks.
• Fire Safety Reminder: In preparation for the upcoming time change this weekend, the Fire Marshal’s Office reminds all residents to test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and replace batteries if necessary to ensure home safety.