In a letter to Charleston County Council, Mayor William Cogswell emphasized his infrastructure priorities for the city and advocated for funding for important road projects aimed at reducing traffic congestion. The mayor's letter highlighted ten critical road projects within Charleston city limits that he firmly believes must be included in the upcoming 3rd Transportation Sales Tax referendum scheduled for November 5, 2024.
Of the $5.4 billion the third Transportation Sales Tax would provide, over $1.8 billion would be allocated towards completing the Mark Clark and over $811,000,000 will be earmarked for potential “new projects” in Charleston County. The following projects were conveyed in a letter to Charleston County Council Chairman Herb Sass on May 28th, 2024, and represent the mayor's top priorities for this “new projects” funding:
- Maybank Highway Improvements (Eastern Portion)
- South US-17 Corridor Improvements (Reduced Length)
- Ashley River Road Improvements (Reduced Length)
- Maybank Highway Improvements (Western Portion)
- Harbor View Road Improvements
- Ashley River Road Intersection Improvements
- US-17 SC-61 Exit Ramp Improvements
- Glenn McConnell Overpass
- Meeting Street Overpass at Milford Street
- Folly Road Bike/Pedestrian Improvements
“Our region is booming, which means we need to think very carefully about every dollar we spend," Mayor Cogswell said. By communicating our priorities to the County, we are advocating for the next 25 years’ worth of funding and improvements to our roads. Maintaining or improving our infrastructure is something critical to preserving our great quality of life in the Charleston region."