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County engineers report roads are in good shape but warn higher fees would accelerate resurfacing
Summary
Public works staff told the subcommittee the county is maintaining its road network and currently budgets roughly $10M for resurfacing (about 30–35 miles/year under current plans); models show a $5 road‑user fee increase (to $55) would boost the resurfacing budget toward $14M and reduce the percent of poor roads over decades, while staff said lawsuit‑held funds (approximately tens of millions) could alter timing depending on court outcome.
Horry County road engineers briefed the subcommittee on the annual roads condition and resurfacing forecast, describing long‑term trends, funding scenarios and the effect of a pending lawsuit that has held certain resurfacing funds.
Public works presenter Andy Marconis said the county is "still in good condition" and that, over the long term, the county averages about 30 paved miles of new roadway construction accepted into the county network per year. For the current fiscal year he…
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