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Richland County outlines major road, right-of-way and greenway projects; Penny 2 timing undecided
Summary
Director Michael Maloney told TPAC the county has multiple road widening, signal and right-of-way acquisition efforts underway and that launching projects tied to a successor “penny” will depend on County Council and financing decisions; some work is expected through 2025 and beyond.
Director Michael Maloney, Richland County transportation director, told the Transportation Public Advisory Committee during its December meeting that several road widenings, right-of-way acquisition efforts and greenway projects are moving forward and provided timelines for construction, bidding and land purchases.
Maloney said projects authorized to enter right-of-way acquisition include Spears Creek Church Road, Pine View Road and the Broad River corridor, and that Bridal (Broad) River Road negotiators have contacted property owners. “We have over 70 property owners or 70 properties that have accepted offers with 56 paid,” Maloney said. He added that water‑main easement documents for Broad River Road are approved by City of Columbia Water and that Norfolk Southern and CSX are reviewing railroad agreements needed for some projects.
The county plans several near-term construction and procurement steps. Maloney said traffic signals will be installed early at Pine View Road and American…
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