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Richland County transportation director reports project delays tied to DOT permits, land acquisition
Summary
Director Mike Maloney told the Transportation Penny Advisory Committee that several sidewalk and road projects remain delayed by South Carolina DOT encroachment permits and outstanding land acquisitions; Pine View Road and Broad River Road are nearing final property settlements but some parcels may require condemnation.
Mike Maloney, Richland County director of transportation, told the Transportation Penny Advisory Committee that multiple county road and sidewalk projects remain active but face coordination and permitting delays.
Maloney said the county's transportation program had expended roughly $639,000,000 to date and then reviewed a package of road, sidewalk and widening projects. "Trailmakers ... need an encroachment permit from South Carolina DOT. So we're waiting for that," Maloney said. He reported Pine View Road is in land acquisition with 44 of 49 parcels turned in and that the county has begun issuing payments to property owners. "There may be some condemnation involved" on remaining parcels, he added.
The update also covered Lower Richland Boulevard, where final drainage…
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