SOUTH CAROLINA — The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded a $1 million grant to the South Carolina Department of Transportation. This funding is allocated for new road projects aimed at reducing congestion and expediting transportation improvements across the state.
The grant provides the state with the flexibility to partner with private companies on these projects or to establish new toll lanes.
Secretary Justin Powell, an official with the South Carolina Department of Transportation, said the state can now work with private companies for projects - or establish new toll lanes.
A similar initiative is being pursued in North Carolina, where the North Carolina Department of Transportation is working to add toll lanes to I-77 south of Charlotte. This project has faced opposition from Mecklenburg County leaders.
Mecklenburg County leaders recently reaffirmed their opposition to the I-77 toll lane project. This renewed stance follows the drafting of an amendment by North Carolina state lawmakers. The proposed amendment would require municipalities that voted against the toll project to reimburse $60 million.
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