South Carolina sets out 10 year transport plan

The problem of inadequate bridges is widespread across US states but South Carolina is devising a 10-year plan that will address the structures in most need of attention. The programme of works will also tackle roads that have been identified as being in inadequate condition.
July 10, 2017 Read time: 1 min

The problem of inadequate bridges is widespread across US states but South Carolina is devising a 10-year plan that will address the structures in most need of attention. The programme of works will also tackle roads that have been identified as being in inadequate condition. The programme of works is being set out by the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT), with the work being paid for by slight increases in the taxes for fuel and vehicle sales. The state commenced its bridge replacement programme in 2013; however the additional revenue from these further taxes will allow another 465 bridges to be repaired or replaced in the 10-year period. In addition SCDOT is improving 224km of Interstate links in the state at present, while further plans call for improved safety features to be installed on rural roads such as adding shoulders or installing guard rail and rumble strips.

Road Structures

Related Content

  • Road and bridge upgrades improving transport in Nepal
    November 1, 2019
    New road and bridge upgrades are being introduced in Nepal that will help improve transport and develop the country’s economy.
    Read More
  • Global growth in machine rental
    May 20, 2015
    The machine rental sector is undergoing significant expansion worldwide – Dan Gilkes reports. Plant hire, equipment rental, leasing, call it what you will, being able to use a machine when and where you need it, with no further concerns relating to ownership costs, depreciation or sudden repair bills, remains a compelling argument for many contractors. Which is one of the main reasons for the continued growth in popularity of equipment rental across the world. Rental has been big business in the UK, the US
    Read More
  • Challenges and investment opportunities in East Africa transport infrastructure Sector
    November 21, 2014
    East Africa offers considerable potential for transport infrastructure expansion and investment - Shem Oirere reports Infrastructure, infrastructure and more infrastructure is what is needed to make East Africa the favoured destination and Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda have unveiled grand plans to enhance the infrastructure both nationally and regionally.” This is how market analyst Deloitte introduced its 2014/15 budget analysis for the four countries in July.
    Read More
  • World growth in geosynthtics set to rise
    February 17, 2012
    With geosynthetics sales set to grow rapidly in the next three years, manufacturers are preparing for the demand. Patrick Smith reports. Global demand for geosynthetics is projected to increase 5.3% annually to 4.7 billion m² in 2013 with countries such as China, India and Russia expected to post the strongest gains through the forecast period. All are building large-scale infrastructure developments and face evolving environmental protection regulations and strict building construction codes.
    Read More

Highlighted Content