More than 2,000 days after Charlotte City Council voted to design a pedestrian bridge into Uptown, construction has finally been approved.

The Charlotte City Council unanimously approved on Monday a construction contract for the long-delayed Rail Trail Bridge across Interstate 277. The council selected Blythe Construction, Inc., a Charlotte-based firm, for the project after no debate.

The city of Charlotte is taking a significant step toward enhancing pedestrian and cyclist safety between South End and Uptown Charlotte. Charlotte City Council members approved a proposal to allocate more than $16 million for a new Rail Trail bridge that would cross over Interstate 277.

Kristin Davis recently launched her podcast, “Are You a Charlotte?” and she's already sharing secrets from the early days of Sex and the City. Davis portrayed Charlotte York on the original HBO series,

Kristin Davis unable to make it through episode one of Sex and the City re-watch: ‘I have to stop’ - Actor has launched a new podcast, ‘Are You A Charlotte?’, in which she reflects on the HBO series