Council asks DOT to post 'no through truck traffic' signs on two District 2 roads after residents report heavy quarry truck use

Lexington County council members voted to request that the South Carolina Department of Transportation install “no through truck traffic” signs on two District 2 roads (Hallman Wagon and Louie). The request was framed as supporting ordinances already adopted by the towns of Summit and Gilbert and aims to reduce large‑truck traffic that council members said is routing through neighborhoods.

Councilman Larry (transcript: Larry) and Public Works staff described multiple incidents and community complaints about heavy trucks — including quarry haulers — using the roads as shortcuts, speeding, and causing crashes. Staff displayed a map showing industrial facilities in the area (Vulcan Quarry, Capitol Concrete, CR Jackson) and identified alternate routes to I‑20 (Pond Branch Road and Cox Ferry Road) the county recommends for truck traffic.

County staff and council members said DOT has previously posted similar signs on nearby roads at the county’s request and that the towns of Summit and Gilbert enforce truck restrictions inside town limits. The committee approved a motion to request DOT post signage on the two additional roads and to send the same letter that was used in a prior request (December 2020) with Hallman Wagon and Louie added.

Council members also encouraged residents to submit mapping corrections to services such as Google Maps so routing vendors do not send trucks through neighborhood streets. The motion passed with a second; one council member asked for a five‑minute break following the vote.

Speakers credited in the meeting included Councilman Larry (District 2), Public Works staff (Brent), councilmembers Brigham, Bishop and others who moved and seconded the motion.