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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
‘It's dangerous': SCDOT seeking to replace Jasper County bridge, congestion concerns
JASPER COUNTY, S.C. (WSAV) – Growth in Jasper County is leading to infrastructure concerns, and now the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is getting involved. Drivers said a bridge on South Carolina 462 that crosses over Euhaw Creek at the Ridgeland town line is being inundated with traffic, and it can't handle the volume. 'Everything coming from Beaufort and Bluffton and Hilton Head is coming this way. So, it's kind of congested, and it's dangerous right here by the church,' Earl Busby, a local resident, said. 'The bridge and all that need to be done over.' Right now, there are weight limits for the bridge over Euhaw Creek, and there is signage letting people know that the roadway narrows. However, there is no shortage of cars, trucks or buses that travel over it. 'The road being so cluttered and eighteen wheelers driving on it and so many cars traveling this road locally, the traffic is real serious. They've had major accidents on this road that took a couple lives,' Busby said. SCDOT is looking to amend the statewide transportation improvement program to allocate funds to replace the bridge. They've been accepting public comment on the project since Thursday, and they estimate it will cost about $6.9 million. 'It's expanding. It's a lot of development going on, and it's a lot of people moving in the area,' Busby said. 'You've got them coming from Hilton Head, Walterboro, Bluffton, Beaufort, and Hampton. That's a lot of traffic.' Several residents told WSAV off camera that many locals are not in favor of so much development, with signs posted up and down SC 462 reading 'Save the Euhaw district.' Public comment will be accepted through June 12. Written comments should be forwarded to Ginny Jones, Public Involvement Director, SCDOT Public Engagement Office, 955 Park Street, P.O. Box 191, Columbia, SC 29202. Comments may also be submitted online or by email to SCDOTpubliccomment@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Ridgeland's Friendship Park closed until further notice
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) – Ridgeland leaders said the temporary closure at Friendship Park has been extended until further notice due to weather and equipment. 2025 Sale of Junior Champions sets new record The park has been closed since early January in order to remove dead and hazardous trees and scheduled park maintenance. 'Crews will be working diligently to minimize disruptions and complete the work as efficiently as possible. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we make these important improvements to Friendship Park,' Ridgeland leaders said. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
