 This stretch of road has witnessed massive growth in the early 2000s (decade) with the construction of numerous big box stores as a result of the growing popularity of nearby Lake Norman and the local NASCAR racing culture.As a consequence, NC 150 through western Mooresville was widened to a 4-lane boulevard in the early 2000s (decade).This developed area continues past NC 150's interchanges with US 21 and I-77.