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Greenwood County officials hear stark road‑funding outlook; no fee action taken
Summary
Public Works Director Rob Rushin told Greenwood County Council that current funding levels leave the county on a long paving cycle and that closing the gap would require substantial new revenue or higher road fees; council received the presentation as information and took no vote.
Public Works Director Rob Rushin presented a detailed review of Greenwood County’s road system to the County Council on Sept. 2, warning that current revenues leave the county far behind a state‑recommended paving cycle and that closing the gap would require significant new revenue.
Rushin told the council the county maintains roughly 227 paved miles and 102 unpaved miles, part of a roughly 1,269‑mile countywide network. He said the county’s FY26 road operating budget is about $1.716 million for maintenance and operating expenses only, and noted the county relies on an annual allotment from the County Transportation Committee (CTC) for resurfacing projects.
Why it matters: Rushin said the county’s recent average resurfacing pace — about 6.38 miles per year over the last four years — produces roughly a 35‑year paving cycle, far longer than the state’s goal of 20 years. He said reaching a 20‑year average would require roughly…
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