U.S. Sen. Tim Scott applauded a $23.5 million federal BUILD grant that will help replace up to 18 bridges in nine rural South Carolina counties.
Based on a release from U.S. Sen. Tim Scott.
CHARLESTON, S.C. — U.S. Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., released a statement applauding a $23.5 million Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development, or BUILD, grant awarded to replace up to 18 bridges across nine counties in rural South Carolina, according to the office of Sen. Tim Scott.
“South Carolina’s rural communities deserve infrastructure that’s safe and built to last,” Scott said, according to his office. “Replacing structurally deficient bridges across nine counties will strengthen local economies, improve safety, and ensure our roads keep pace with South Carolina’s growth. I’m grateful to see federal resources delivering real results for the communities that need them most.”
The project is estimated to cost more than $116 million, according to Scott’s office. It will replace structurally deficient bridges with modern bridges that meet current design standards, include safety upgrades, incorporate geometric improvements, and provide multimodal accommodations where needed, the office said.
Source: U.S. Sen. Tim Scott original release.
