06/17/2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 17th, 2025
NCDOT Opens New Segment of Shelby Bypass
SHELBY, N.C.- On Monday, June 16th, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) announced the opening of a new 4.8-mile segment of the Shelby Bypass, providing improved travel options for motorists in Cleveland County.
This newly opened stretch extends the bypass from N.C. 226 to N.C. 150. The project includes the construction of 12 new bridges and three interchanges at N.C. 226, N.C. 18, and N.C. 150. Additionally, three roundabouts have been constructed at the N.C. 150 interchange to improve traffic flow without the use of signalized intersections.
Construction on future segments of the Shelby Bypass is already underway:
• Section ‘D’ will extend the bypass approximately four more miles from just west of N.C. 150 to U.S. 74.
• Section ‘E’ will complete the full project at U.S. 74 Business in Kings Mountain.
The entire Shelby Bypass is expected to be completed by winter 2029.
Motorists are reminded to use caution in the new corridor, obey all posted speed limits, and allow additional travel time as they become familiar with the updated traffic patterns.
For real-time travel updates, visit DriveNC.gov or follow NCDOT on social media.
Full press release: bit.ly/shelby-bypass-segment-open
