COLUMBIA, S.C. — A new housing development is making its way to northeast Columbia, but some residents worry it may add to congestion in an already crowded area.

Developers shared plans for The Flats at Crosspointe, a 20-acre apartment community on Ellie Drive, just off Killian Road. The complex will feature 336 units, including one, two and three-bedroom options.

Residents say they understand the need for new developments but fear the additional housing will impact their daily lives.

“It's starting to be crowded. When I first moved here, there were some things here, but since I've been here there's been many, many other developments out here,” resident James Abraham, said.

Others worry traffic will only get worse.

“That stoplight wasn't there at one point and it used to be a lot

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