Congressman Tim Moore Helped to Secure Over $4.7 Million in Federal Funding for the Town of Cornelius

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) announced the Town of Cornelius has been awarded over $4.7 million for the Westmoreland Road and I-77 Interchange Planning Project through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant Program.

“I'm proud to have helped secure this grant, which will allow Cornelius to move forward with this important infrastructure project,” said Congressman Moore. “The Westmoreland Road and I-77 interchange is critical to improving traffic flow, expanding access to essential services, and supporting continued economic growth throughout the region. This investment will provide local leaders with the tools they need to develop the best long-term solution.”

“Receiving this BUILD Grant is a tremendous step forward towards our town’s much-needed additional highway exit," said Cornelius Mayor Denis Bilodeau. "We are very appreciative of Congressman Moore’s support, which was instrumental in making this happen."

Specifically, this grant will fund the project’s planning and design phase, a critical first step toward delivering meaningful economic benefits for Cornelius and the broader I-77 corridor.

This announcement follows a letter of support from Congressman Moore to the U.S. Department of Transportation recommending the Town of Cornelius for the BUILD Grant.