Route Description
Though NC 51 begins at the state line, SC 51 is a short 1-mile (1.6 km) road that connects with US 21 near Fort Mill. Crossing the state line, NC 51 quickly becomes a 4-lane road as it goes through the town of Pineville. After its first intersection with Interstate 485, it enters the Charlotte city limits. In Charlotte, NC 51 crosses the busy intersections of Johnston Road and Providence Road, known for rush-hour traffic during the weekdays. In Matthews, NC 51 bypasses the main downtown area, followed by a semi-controlled interchanged with US 74 (Independence Boulevard). As the NC 51 enters Mint Hill, the road narrows to 2-lane. NC 51 crosses intersects with Interstate 485 again, before ending at NC 24/NC 27 (Albemarle Road).
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