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Beaufort County transportation committee adopts 2026 plan and reappoints Craig Gordon as chair
Summary
The Beaufort County Transportation Committee approved a new 2026 transportation plan and reappointed Craig Gordon as chair. Members heard budget and paving updates, a treasurer’s report citing roughly $10.3 million in project funds, and a county pavement evaluation timeline for years 10–20.
The Beaufort County Transportation Committee on its January meeting adopted a 2026 transportation plan and reappointed Craig Gordon as committee chair.
Chair (role) told members the committee elected to start with a clean 2026 plan rather than roll over prior years and asked for any changes before a vote. A motion to approve the 2026 transportation plan was moved and seconded, and the committee adopted the plan by voice vote.
The plan fulfills the committee’s annual submission requirement to the South Carolina Department of Transportation and the chair framed it as a reset for the year. “So this fulfills that doc that requirement for for us along with our annual audit,” the chair said during discussion.
Committee members also heard the treasurer’s monthly summary: the treasurer reported December expenditures and said the committee is “currently looking at about 10,300,000” in project allocations and funds, with a number of items pending CEI or council approvals before numbers are finalized.
During new business, a member nominated Craig Gordon to continue as chair; the nomination was seconded and Gordon was acclaimed to the post. The chair indicated the current vice chair and treasurer would continue in their roles by appointment.
Donald Bernard, representing Beaufort County Engineering, briefed the committee on a county pavement evaluation covering years 10–20. Bernard said the pavement survey work began after an October kickoff, GIS data were assembled in December and the survey completed the prior week; preliminary results are expected at the next CTC meeting with a final report targeted for June–July.
The meeting closed after the chair reflected on committee accomplishments, noting the committee had “touched” roughly 268.85 miles of roads over the past 10 years, and adjourned early.
The committee did not take any actions requiring further votes beyond the plan approval and elections during this session; staff will bring any items with required funding or contract approvals to future meetings.
