City of Charlotte

Road closure update in Lower South End! Along South Boulevard, between Clanton Road and Old Pineville Road, both lanes heading south will be closed from July 13 through Aug. 14. The recommended detour is Clanton Road to Tryon Street to Woodlawn Avenue and back to South Boulevard.

Extreme heat resources are available from July 2-5: meck.co/4eRuGz3 Options include: - Roof Above Day, Roof Above Men's and Salvation Army Center of Hope for unsheltered neighbors; - Park and Recreation. @CATSRideTransit will offer rides to cooling stations.

Solid Waste Services will collect residential garbage, recycling and yard waste on Friday, July 3. Bulky waste will be collected as scheduled. Be sure that carts are placed at the curb no later than 6 a.m. on collection day. It is an orange recycling week. Visit curbit.charlottenc.gov for more information. If you're setting off fireworks or grilling out, make sure you're properly disposing of hazardous waste to help keep our drivers safe and collection on time. Learn how at cltgov.me/HazardousWaste.

Solid Waste Services is operating on its regular schedule the week of Juneteenth. Be sure that carts are at the curb no later than 6 a.m. on collection day. It is an orange recycling collection week. Learn more at curbit.charlottenc.gov.

Are you the technician everyone turns to when others can’t figure it out? Put your expertise to work with the City of Charlotte as a Heavy Diesel Technician. Join our award-winning Fleet Management team and help maintain the vehicles and equipment that keep our city running every day. Competitive pay, tool reimbursement, and a $2,000 sign-on bonus are only the beginning. This job means real diagnostics, real repairs, and real impact. Your skills keep fleets on the road. Your work keeps Charlotte moving. Apply today at cltgov.me/dieseltech!

Attention businesses in the restaurant, beverage and hospitality industries... The Green Crown Program is BACK and better than ever! Earn your crowns today through this voluntary, free program that recognizes establishments for their sustainable practices. Let us shine a light on the great (and green) work you are doing while serving the community. Learn more and apply by July 1: cltgov.me/greencrown

NEW: In a 9-2 vote, Charlotte City Council has adopted the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Budget and FY 2027 – 2031 Capital Investment Plan. The fiscal year will begin on July 1, 2026. Highlights of the FY 2027 Budget: 🟢 Promoting Public Safety 🟢 Investing in Small Businesses and Neighborhoods 🟢 Advancing Mobility Goals 🟢 Investing in Team Charlotte Read the full release on the approved FY 2027 Budget at cltgov.me/FY2027.

There’s nothing like walking out your front door and seeing a tree coming to life. 🌳 More shade. Less heat. A better-looking block. That’s what a street tree can do, and you can get one planted for free! Landscape Management is growing Charlotte’s tree canopy one neighborhood street at a time. No need for yard space. These trees are planted along the street, where they benefit the whole community. Request a tree for your street at cltgov.me/streettree.

We love seeing young people active and outdoors, but e‑bike misuse is creating dangerous situations on our roads. We’re seeing more juveniles riding them recklessly on busy roads without regard for traffic laws. That puts riders, drivers, and pedestrians at risk. E‑bike misuse can result in bike seizures, juvenile charges and most importantly — serious injuries or fatalities. Let’s work together to keep our streets safe. Parents: please talk with your kids about responsible riding and the laws that apply to e‑bikes. Safety isn’t optional, it’s life‑saving.

🚧 Construction Notice: I-277 Lane Closures Starting today (Tuesday, June 2), the inside lanes of the John Belk Freeway (I‑277) in both directions will close for approximately four months as the contractor installs barrier walls and removes/reconstructs the center median for Rail Trail Bridge construction. Barrier wall installation and median demolition are expected to wrap up by Tuesday, June 9. During this one-week period, additional overnight lane closures may be needed. Residents may notice some increased noise during demolition. The inside lanes of I-277 will remain closed for the full four‑month construction period to allow crews to work safely in the center median. Work will take place Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. The ramp to South Boulevard (Exit 1E) on the north side of I-277 remains reduced to one lane while work continues on the north side of the bridge. Ramps on the south side of I-277 remain open. To ensure worker and motorist safety, please obey all directional signage in the project area. For project details, visit charlottenc.gov/railtrailbridge.

The City of Charlotte is currently accepting applications for the mayoral seat vacancy. Interested candidates must meet eligibility requirements: - Be a registered voter in Mecklenburg County - Be at least 21 years of age - Be a registered Democrat - Reside within the corporate boundaries of the city - Be qualified to vote in City Council elections Learn more and apply by 5 p.m. on June 9 at cltgov.me/mayoralseat.

Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, more people hit the roads for summer. Traffic crashes spike during these months, especially for teens. We can prevent traffic tragedies by looking out for one another and making safe choices. Commit to safe travel: cltgov.me/VisionZeroPled…

Remembering with gratitude the sacrifice of all those who served. On this Memorial Day, let's take a moment to reflect on their brave contributions and express our appreciation for their service. City offices are closed in observance of Memorial Day and will reopen Tuesday, May 26. As a reminder, we are under a new holiday collection schedule. Solid Waste Services will not be working on the holiday. Crews will start collecting Monday and Tuesday routes on Tuesday. Read more information at cltgov.me/swsholidays.

Solid Waste Services will not collect garbage, recycling, yard waste and scheduled bulky waste on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. This holiday follows an updated collection pattern this year. Details include: • No collection on the holiday (Monday). • Crews will begin service on Tuesday and work through Friday to complete all routes. • No Saturday collection. • No yard waste will be collected during this week, so crews can focus on completing garbage and recycling routes. Learn more at curbit.charlottenc.gov.

Beginning today Charlotte Water will implement mandatory water restrictions to help protect our region’s water supply. These measures are an important step to reduce non-essential water use and ensure we can meet the needs of our growing community, especially during changing conditions. I encourage everyone to do their part—small actions like limiting outdoor watering and reducing unnecessary use can make a big difference. Learn more about the restrictions and how you can help: charlottewater.org Thank you for working together to conserve this vital resource.

The proposed budget is here! 🥁 It's a known fact that Charlotte is growing. So, this year’s proposed FY2027 budget is all about keeping up with that growth in ways that matter to you. From safer neighborhoods to smoother commutes, the City is focusing on the important things that help our community thrive and stay connected. You’ll see investments aimed at supporting public safety, improving mobility, and continuing to give departments the tools they need to succeed. This is your city, and your voice matters. As the budget process moves forward, we encourage you to stay engaged. On May 11, have your voice heard at the FY 20227 Budget Presentation. The 2027 fiscal year begins July 1. Together, we can shape a Charlotte that works for everyone now and into the future. Get all your budget information at cltgov.me/proposedFY27.

The City of Charlotte is proud to celebrate #SmallBusinessMonth throughout May. This month, Charlotte Economic Development will recognize the contributions of our city's entrepreneurs by sharing resources to help businesses grow and highlighting the people behind them. Head over to cltgov.me/sbm26 to see what's on the horizon for Small Business Month 2026. For more, be sure to follow @cltecon! Pictured: West End Fresh Seafood Market, one of this year's featured businesses in #31DaysofBiz.

Charlotte Water is moving to Drought Stage 2 with Mandatory Water Restrictions starting May 15. For full details and drought updates, visit charlottewater.org #CLTDrought #LessWaterCLT

It's National Arbor Day! 🌳 And with great trees comes the great responsibility to preserve and protect them. That's where the City of Charlotte's Landscape Management division comes in. From providing free tree plantings for residents to hosting volunteer events, our city arborists are committed to keeping our tree canopy thriving. Part of that commitment includes education, and what better way to test your knowledge than with a quiz?! Test your tree knowledge by taking the 16-question Arbor Day Quiz by Friday, May 8. By taking the quiz, you'll be entered in a random drawing for a City of Trees swag bag! Head to cltgov.me/arborquiz to get started. While you've got trees on the brain, consider signing up for TreeMail, a bi-monthly newsletter from City of Trees, by visiting cltgov.me/subscribe2trees.

Charlotte Water is in Stage 1: Voluntary Water Restrictions as of April 20 due to dry conditions. Help protect our water supply by limiting outdoor watering to 2 days/week, fixing leaks, and reducing non-essential use. Learn more: bit.ly/4cCNbWU