CATS is building a new South End Station so you stop jumping the tracks
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Rendering: CATS
The years-in-the-making South End Station and pedestrian crossing, between Publix and the Cortland apartments, will start construction this spring and open in 2028.
Why it matters: It's become common to see pedestrians jumping the fence and endangering themselves while walking across the light rail tracks, as development and the population have boomed in this area between the New Bern and East/West stations since the Blue Line opened in 2007
What to expect: The Charlotte Area Transit System's plans also include filling a gap in the Rail Trail with a new section built behind Autobell and Cannon Pharmacy.
- Rail service will shut down three times during construction, with the first closure in April. (Axios is seeking more details from CATS on the shutdowns.)
- The Rail Trail will also have to close from April to July.
- Axios is also awaiting a response from CATS on the project costs.
What's next: CATS is hosting an open house on the project and construction impacts on Monday, March 9, at The Charlotte Urban Design Center in South End from 5-7pm.
- A virtual meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 10, on the CATS YouTube channel at 12:30pm.
