York County, SC – After years of planning and preparation, a major road widening project on Highway 21 and Highway 51 is set to begin in a few weeks. The project, which is expected to be the most expensive Pennies for Progress project ever in York County, will widen both highways to five lanes and add sidewalks, aiming to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety in the area.
Highway 21 will be widened from Springfield Parkway at Captain Steves and the Flint Hill fire department all the way to Spring Hill Farm Road at I-77. Highway 51 will be widened from Highway 21 to the state line heading into Pineville. The project will also address the complicated intersection where Highway 51, Flint Hill Road, and Spring Hill Farm Road meet.
The project, approved in 2011, faced numerous delays due to the complexity of acquiring right-of-way from over a hundred properties and the need for coordination with the Army Corps of Engineers due to wetlands in the area.
Phase one of the project, costing $7.3 million, will commence next month and involve clearing trees and moving utilities before the roadwork begins. The entire project is expected to take approximately four years, with completion estimated in 2028.
Motorists should anticipate traffic disruptions during construction, with lane closures expected to start in early July.
This extensive road widening project is a significant investment in York County’s infrastructure, aiming to alleviate traffic congestion and enhance safety for both drivers and pedestrians. For further information and updates on the project, please visit the Pennies for Progress website.
