COLUMBIA, S.C. — Thursday morning, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster met with officials from Six Flags and York County to discuss plans for the Carowinds Boulevard Corridor on Interstate 77.
It’s an area that has had issues with traffic congestion and even major crashes for a while.
McMaster said the plan is to ask state lawmakers for a $2 million budget. That money would fund a feasibility study to improve infrastructure around Carowinds.
“Exit 90 has been referred to as the entrance to South Carolina. Construction started in 1971 and was completed in 1975. Roughly 40,000 vehicles travel through the interchange every day, and that number is expected to grow. That’s why we are here. It’s time to plan,” said McMaster.
The study would lead to a new interchange, more lanes of travel, and other things that are expected to improve traffic in the area.
The chair of York County Council, Christy Cox, said this potential investment is coming at the perfect time.
“The feasibility study that the governor spoke about today is a critical first step to explore the best options for the future of this exit and to continue the work that’s being done by our councils, our fats, and our delegation members to help improve our I-77 corridor together,” Cox said.
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