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Mark Clark extension faces 'daunting' money, permit troubles

By Bo Petersen
The Post and Courier
Friday, June 19, 2009



The beleaguered Interstate 526 extension project across Johns Island might not be doable, the state transportation secretary says.

"I don't think I'll ever live to see it (built)," Buck Limehouse, the transportation secretary, said Friday. It faces "daunting problems" such as the escalating cost to get it done and the absence of money to pay for it.

The rising cost is being exacerbated by delays getting permits because of opposition to the road and the lack of agreement on a route or design among the governments that must sign off on any project.

Read more in tomorrow's edition of The Post and Courier.

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Pluffmuddy (anonymous) says...

If the Powers-that-be would have gotten off their butts years ago when this thing was originally planned, we wouldn't be in this fix. Thanks, Legislators!!!!!

June 19, 2009 at 5:45 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

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