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Pierce County agrees to pursue study of tri-county perimeter road to ease truck congestion
Summary
The board approved a resolution to discuss a proposed perimeter road with Brantley and Ware counties intended to reduce heavy-truck traffic and save on road maintenance; the action was for study and discussion only, not approval of construction or funding.
Pierce County commissioners on Nov. 4 voted to approve a resolution authorizing county staff to discuss with Brantley and Ware counties the study of a proposed perimeter road meant to lessen heavy-truck congestion.
County Manager Raphel Maddox told the board the three counties discussed possible routes and the potential to reduce freight-related wear on local roads. "The big trucks and vehicle congestion are starting to cause problems with roadways," Maddox said, according to meeting minutes.
Commissioner David Lowman moved to approve the proposal to discuss the potential perimeter road; Commissioner Troy Mattox seconded and the motion carried. The resolution recorded in the minutes is expressly limited to discussion and study: the board did not authorize design, construction, or any funding commitments during the meeting.
Why it matters: a perimeter road connecting multiple counties could reroute heavy traffic away from local thoroughfares, potentially improving safety and reducing maintenance costs. Any actual construction would require further intergovernmental agreements, environmental review, design work and funding approvals beyond this study resolution.
What was not decided: the board did not vote on routing, cost estimates, property acquisition or timeline. Meeting minutes show only authorization to continue inter-county discussions.
Next steps: county staff will continue discussions with Brantley and Ware counties to evaluate corridor options and potential benefits; further approvals will be required before any project advances beyond study.
Provenance: topic introduced and discussed in SEG 016 (County Manager report at Tri-County meeting); motion and approval recorded in SEG 016.
