Governor Mcmaster is continuing his push for infrastructure improvements. The Governor has proposed a $300 million dollar investment in the expansion of I-73 on the coast. The costs would be covered by a combination of federal funding and state budget surplus.
Horry is the fastest growing county in South Carolina and the expansion project would provide interstate connectivity to an area of the state that doesn’t currently have it.
McMaster said "If we seize this moment by thinking big, being bold, and making transformative investments, I believe we can change South Carolina’s future for the better. I can think of nothing more transformative than the state committing the first $300 million to kickstart this critical project. It is my hope that this commitment will serve as a catalyst for our local government partners to finalize their investment plans and will strengthen the position of our congressional delegation as they work to secure federal funding, so that we can finally make I-73 a reality.”
Senator Tim Scott echoed McMaster's sentiment saying “Completing the first segment of I-73 is a crucial step in a project that will be transformative for the state by increasing connectivity and safety in the region, while also providing new jobs and growing our economy. I look forward to continuing to work alongside Governor McMaster and my colleagues within the South Carolina congressional delegation as this project gets underway,”
