The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking public input on a proposed bridge repair, rehabilitation, and preservation project in Union County. The project involves the SC 49 and SC 215 Connector (Monarch Highway) over the Norfolk Southern Railroad.
The initiative aims to conduct comprehensive and cost-effective repairs to eliminate current load restrictions and extend the bridge’s service life. Public comments are invited from June 11 to July 11, 2025.
Members of the public can learn more about the project and share their feedback by visiting the project website at https://projectportal.scdot.org/D4P6. Comments can also be submitted by mail to Warren Hart, SCDOT Project Manager, at 955 Park St., Columbia, SC 29201, by calling 803-737-2049, or via email at HartWD@scdot.org.
All comments received during this period will be reviewed and included in the project record. Respondents can request responses to their submissions. It is important to note that any information provided, including names and addresses, may be disclosed under the Freedom of Information Act.
For further details on this and other proposed SCDOT projects, individuals are encouraged to visit the public involvement comment webpage.
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