Congressman
Henry E. Brown, Jr.

Surface Transportation Authorization Requests

View Surface Transportation Authorization Requests on a map (for new routes, line is only representational):

View 2009 High Priority Project Requests in a larger map

First District Surface Transportation Authorization Requests:

Project of Regional and National Significance Request

Development of Interstate 73 in South Carolina.
I-73 is Congressional High Priority Corridor #5, and the South Carolina portion extends through 4 counties: Marlboro, Dillon, Marion and Horry. This project is not only important for infrastructure and interstate transportation, but it would relieve regional and local congestion, serve as hurricane evacuation, provide military access, assist in population growth and would bring economic development to the region. I-73 would provide Interstate access to Myrtle Beach, SC, which is currently the busiest resort destination in the nation without an Interstate connection. This would most certainly help industry in the region. Additionally, construction of the roadway would have a positive impact on a region where unemployment is well above the state and national averages. I-73 connects 6 states (Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, North and South Carolina) with over 900 miles of roadway. The total cost to construct I-73 in South Carolina is approximately $2,000,000,000, and any funding obtained through the upcoming authorization bill will move the development of this mega-project forward. For more information about I-73 in South Carolina, visit the project's website.

High Priority Project Requests

Construct Improvements to Dorchester Road, from Trolley Road to Bacons Bridge Road, Dorchester County, SC.
$10,500,000

Engineer and acquire right-of-way for improvements to U.S. Highway 78 from Jedburg Road to Richardson Avenue.
$1,750,000

Construct new interchange at I-26 and Sheep Island Parkway, widen to I-26, and engineer and acquire right of way for new interchange at I-26 and Jedburg Road and improvements to Sheep Island Parkway.
$11,684,000

Construct widening U.S. 17 in Charleston County from the Isle of Palms Connector to a point at or near Darrell Creek Trail, Charleson County, SC.
$14,000,000

Conduct Environmental Review for Southern Evacuation Life (SELL/US 701 Project), Georgetown and Horry Counties, SC.
$5,000,000

Construct North Charleston Regional Intermodal Transportation Center, North Charleston, SC.
$7,800,000

Conduct New Starts Alternatives Analysis and authorize for preliminary engineering fixed guideway commuter rail project for the Charleston, SC region.
$2,000,000

Purchase and construct infrastructure necessary to provide single vehicle ferry service between mainland Georgetown County, SC and Sandy Island, Georgetown County, SC.
$426,355

Construct rail line upgrades from the Waccamaw River to Myrtle Beach, Horry County, SC.
$6,000,000

Design and construct extension of Harrelson Blvd from SC Highway 15 to US Business 17 in Myrtle Beach, SC.
$6,400,000

Construct roadway improvements around the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC.
$6,500,000

Construct drainage improvements along US 17 in Georgetown, SC.
$9,458,848