Columbia, S.C. (August 29, 2025) – SCDOT requests comments from the public about a proposed bridge replacement project on S-832 (Rowells Road) over Abernathy Creek in York County. The purpose of this project is to correct structural deficiencies of the existing bridge, which is currently closed to traffic.
SCDOT will accept public comments on the proposed project from September 1 to 30, 2025. Visit the project website to learn about the project and submit a comment: projectportal.scdot.org/RowellsRdBridge
Comments and questions may also be directed to Michael Fulmer, SCDOT, P.O. Box 191, Columbia, SC 29202-0191, [email protected], or (803) 737-1834.
SCDOT encourages members of the public to review project websites and provide questions, comments, or information about local historic or cultural resources. All comments received during a project comment period will be reviewed and included in the project record. Individuals who provide comments will receive responses upon request. Please note, any information provided, including names and addresses, is subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.
For information about other proposed SCDOT projects, please visit our public information meeting webpage.
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Thomas Hyslip lives in Tega Cay with his wife and daughter. After 27 years in the U.S. Army and Federal Law Enforcement, he retired to pursue his passion for teaching. Tom is now an Assistant Professor of Instruction at the University of South Florida. In 2 short years he has won 10 awards from the South Carolina Press Association, including first place in column writing, education beat reporting and best podcast.
