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Bridge completed, providing access to tribal land for Catawba Indian Nation

Rivercrest Road Bridge

YORK COUNTY, S.C. — A federal grant has facilitated the completion of the Rivercrest Road Bridge, a two-lane structure providing access to over 120 acres of tribal land for the Catawba Indian Nation.

The newly completed bridge, which spans just under a mile, opens up previously difficult-to-reach land that the Catawba Indian Nation plans to develop. The tribe intends to use the land for new housing, court offices, and business ventures, which are expected to significantly benefit the community.

“It’s gonna be a very prosperous zone as soon as it gets going and we will be getting up soon within the next year,” said Chief Brian Harris of the Catawba Indian Nation.

The development of new homes on the land will enable thousands of tribal members to return to the reservation, according to the Catawba Nation.

The Rivercrest Road Bridge project marks a significant step for the Catawba Indian Nation, paving the way for economic growth and community development on their land.


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