Senator Lindsey Graham Submits I-73 Funding Request

Senator Lindsey Graham has submitted a request in a push for the build of I-73 in Horry County. Graham officially requested federal funding to pay for the right-of-way acquisition but he is now asking for $15 million which is $3 million more than what he originally intended. That additional $3 million would have been matched by the local community but after further discussion, the local match is no longer required. The transportation, housing and urban development funding requests also included a slew of other development projects.

The Transportation, Housing and Urban Development funding requests include:

• $16,172,000 for Charleston County to create a new access roadway to Charleston International Airport.
• $15,000,000 for Horry County to complete right-of-way acquisition for I-73.
• $8,000,000 for the City of Aiken to create a roadway network to ease congestion along Whiskey Road.
• $4,288,000 for Dorchester County to provide a wastewater collection and treatment system.
• $750,000 for the City of Sumter to eliminate vacant and dilapidated properties that create a physical hazard and impede community development.
• $250,000 for Upstate Forever to continue planning the Saluda Grade Rail Trail and construct business and land development associated with the trail corridor.