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Richland County approves transfer of right of way to DOT as final closeout step
Summary
Richland County approved the transfer of project right of way to the Department of Transportation, completing the projects' closeout checklist and ceding maintenance responsibility to DOT. The motion passed on a roll call vote.
Richland County officials voted to approve the transfer of project right of way to the Department of Transportation, a final step staff described as part of the projects' formal closeout process.
Director Maloney explained staff view of the transfer: "So the once we do this, this is the final step of the closeout," and said the transfer moves possession and routine maintenance responsibilities to DOT while the county's earlier encroachment permits allowed temporary construction access.
Why it matters: the transfer ends county construction permits and places long-term ownership and routine maintenance with DOT, which affects who handles repairs, signage and other corridor maintenance going forward.
The motion on item 4(a) was called to a roll; votes recorded in open roll call were 'Yes' from Pugh, Stein, Weaver, Aline and Markey, and the motion was approved.
Next steps: DOT will assume possession and management of the affected corridors. The county's action completes the administrative closeout steps staff said were required to release temporary encroachment permissions and finalize project files.
