MORNING HEADLINES | State transportation sales tax money is fueling work on several county road projects, including the long-desired flyover to relieve congestion on U.S. Highway 17 at Main Road in West Ashley.

The Highway 17 project , which isn’t expected to be finished until September 2028,is one of the largest stemming from the sales tax funds, involving $445 million in upgrades. The plan is to build an elevated interchange, plus flyover bridges to give direct access to Main Road without having to go through the intersection itself.

After years of planning, project leaders are finalizing design plans for the roadway and the near-400 utility relocations to make the project possible, according to a WCSC TV report. Construction could start within the next couple of months. Project lea

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