By Stan Welch
The first phase of a significant road project in the Powdersville area will begin on December 7th, when River Road will be closed at the intersection of Hwy 153. The north side of River Road will undergo construction to achieve improved drainage. Additional turn lanes will also be installed at a later time, according to SCDOT project engineer Zach Herron.
That aspect of the project will keep the road closed to all but local traffic to the pertinent businesses in the area until February 26. Next summer, additional work will be done to replace a culvert on the southern part of River Road. Work will also be done to improve the intersection of old Pendleton Highway in the area. The total contract is funded at just over two million, one hundred thousand dollars.
