A decision is expected next week concerning the future of a major Upstate highway. The Pickens County Council is set to meet and decide whether or not to allow industrial growth on Highway 11.
The nearly 120 mile highway stretches from Oconee County to Cherokee County and a large portion of it runs through Pickens County. The highway is the alternate scenic route to I-85 and Table Rock and other landmarks can be seen from Highway 11.
The Pickens County Council has been split on what to do with its portion of the highway. Some council members want to protect and preserve it's pristine scenic nature , others would like to see business development there. A final vote is set at the next Pickens County Council meeting which is Monday night at 630.
