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Committee weighs using one‑time funds to resurface oldest sections of Bluffton Parkway
Summary
Staff told the committee AMT found the oldest sections of Bluffton Parkway reached their effective lifespan and estimated full resurfacing at roughly $10 million; the committee discussed applying a portion of $4.8 million in one‑time county funds to repave a 2.5–3.0 mile section between Buck Island and Red Cedar, while reserving required spending on state routes (170/278).
The Transportation Committee discussed options to address failing pavement on Bluffton Parkway and whether to apply part of the county's one‑time funding allotment to mill and resurface the oldest segments.
Bridal summarized AMT’s condition assessment: the segment between Buckwalter and Buckingham Plantation Road is some of the oldest pavement and "hit its effective lifespan" after being designed for fewer vehicles; adjusted cost estimates for full resurfacing of that corridor were cited at about $10,000,000. Bridal said staff is proposing to use county one‑time funds to resurface the most deteriorated portions (estimated at $2.5–3.0M) and to use remaining one‑time funds on required state routes such as SC 170 and US 278, which count toward a roughly 33% obligation to spend on state routes.
Chairman Gordon asked staff to solicit bids for the Red Cedar to Buck Island section and return to the committee with firm prices at the next meeting before any final funding decision.
Why it matters: Bluffton Parkway carries substantially higher ADT than originally planned and failing pavement has shortened design life; using one‑time funds now could avoid repeated patching and reduce near‑term maintenance costs.
Next steps: Staff will seek bid prices for the specified section and present a recommendation at the next meeting for a vote on funding allocation.
