South Carolina Department of Transportation
Coverage of South Carolina Department of Transportation in the Nexus archive.
- Big changes coming to South Carolina Department of Transportation after governor signs new law
South Carolina's Department of Transportation is undergoing major changes after Governor Henry McMaster signed a new law. The law replaces the transportation commission with a governor-appointed secretary, allocates $15 million annually for pothole repairs, and introduces measures to expedite road projects through public-private partnerships and alternative contracting methods.
- South Carolina receives $1 million grant for road projects
The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded a $1 million grant to South Carolina for road projects aimed at reducing congestion and improving transportation. The funding allows collaboration with private companies or the creation of toll lanes, while a similar toll lane initiative in North Carolina faces opposition from Mecklenburg County leaders.