I-77 and N.C. 150 carry most traffic; ICATS runs the Mooresville Main bus route, $1 a boarding. Downtown lots now bar parking 2 to 6 a.m. ICATS: 704-873-9393.

Last checked Oct. 11, 2026. Facts on this page come from Iredell County’s ICATS pages, the Town of Mooresville’s parking announcement and planning pages, and NCDOT.

Most trips in and out of Mooresville use Interstate 77, the north-south route between Charlotte and Statesville, and the numbered state highways through town, N.C. 150, N.C. 115, N.C. 3 and N.C. 152, plus U.S. 21. Public transit is ICATS, Iredell County’s bus and van service, 704-873-9393. Before a long drive, check DriveNC.gov for closures.

Who to call

  • ICATS (county transit): 704-873-9393, 1002 Winston Ave., Statesville; 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays
  • State roads and I-77: DriveNC.gov; NCDOT, 1-877-368-4968
  • Town streets, signals, potholes: the town’s Report a Concern form
  • Parking enforcement and towing: police non-emergency, 704-664-3311

Main roads

  • I-77 links Mooresville with Charlotte to the south and Statesville to the north. Exit 35 is Brawley School Road, now being widened to U.S. 21. The I-77 interchange with N.C. 150 is being rebuilt with a new, wider bridge; expect two lanes each way and night closures there.
  • N.C. 150 is being widened from Catawba County to U.S. 21.
  • N.C. 115 and Langtree Road connect downtown with I-77 and with Davidson, Cornelius, Huntersville and Charlotte to the south, the town says; their intersection on the south edge of town is in line for a town-managed upgrade.
  • The town’s planning page lists an Exit 38 Study and an East West Connector road layout among its long-range plans.

All of these projects are in our road construction and closures guide, refreshed weekly.

Buses and vans: ICATS

ICATS, the Iredell County Area Transportation System, runs subscription, demand-response, deviated fixed-route and express commuter services, and serves everyone as well as its priority riders: older adults, people with disabilities and people with low incomes. Fares are $1 a boarding, regardless of distance, the county’s routes page says.

  • The Mooresville Main: a deviated fixed route in town. Board at a designated stop and pull the cord to get off anywhere it is safe to stop. Stop times are in the printable schedule on that page. If you cannot reach a stop, call ICATS.
  • Booked trips: call 704-873-9393, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays, at least 48 hours and no more than a month ahead, the Schedule a Trip page says. Cancel at least two hours ahead; three no-shows bring a 30-day suspension.
  • ICATS Commuter Express: the county lists a commuter express service; call ICATS for its current schedule.

Airport

Charlotte Douglas International Airport is the region’s commercial airport, reached by I-77 south toward Charlotte. Check DriveNC.gov for I-77 work zones before you leave.

Biking and walking

  • Mazeppa Park, 645 Mazeppa Road, has 7 miles of mountain bike trail and 2 miles of walking trail; Lake Norman State Park in Troutman has the nearly 31-mile Itusi Trail. See our parks and trails guide.
  • The town’s Pedal Moore(sville) Bicycle Plan and Mooresville Mobility Plan are on the planning page.
  • The East Center Avenue project adds bike lanes and a walking link to Willow Valley Park and the Liberty Park greenway, due at the end of 2026.
  • Downtown, the half block of Moore Avenue just south of Main Street has been a pedestrian plaza, closed to cars, since November 2024.

Downtown parking

Starting Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, the town bars parking from 2 to 6 a.m. in three downtown public lots, the town announced:

  • the Charles Mack Citizen Center back lot, upper and lower, off Church Street
  • the public lot off Church Street between Moore and Center avenues
  • the Liberty Park lot, off Iredell Avenue

Cars left there in those hours can be ticketed and towed. Overnight parking is still allowed in the public lot at Church Street and Iredell Avenue and on the street. Businesses whose workers stay past 2 a.m. get special passes. The town says the change came out of months of talks with Mill One, the Mooresville Downtown Commission and downtown business owners.

For big downtown events, such as the Christmas parade on Nov. 24, organizers send drivers to Broad and Church streets; see our Christmas parade guide.

What this means for you

  • Check DriveNC.gov before using I-77 at night; the N.C. 150 bridge work closes lanes.
  • ICATS rides cost $1; book van trips two days ahead.
  • Do not leave a car in the Liberty Park or Citizen Center lots overnight.

More: moving to Mooresville and parks and trails.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a bus in Mooresville?

Yes. ICATS, Iredell County’s transit system, runs the Mooresville Main, a deviated fixed route: board at a designated stop and pull the cord to get off anywhere safe along the route. Fares are $1 a boarding. Call 704-873-9393.

Can I park overnight in downtown Mooresville?

Since Oct. 1, 2026, overnight parking from 2 to 6 a.m. is banned in the Charles Mack Citizen Center back lot, the Church Street lot between Moore and Center avenues and the Liberty Park lot. The lot at Church Street and Iredell Avenue and on-street spaces still allow it.

What is the closest major airport to Mooresville?

Charlotte Douglas International Airport, reached by I-77 south toward Charlotte.

Where can I check traffic on I-77 near Mooresville?

DriveNC.gov, NCDOT’s real-time traffic site, shows closures and incidents on I-77 and state roads.