Legislators finalize bill allowing toll lanes in SC, requiring pothole repairs

By: Skylar Laird

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: May 13, 2026

Words: 342

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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COLUMBIA — A bill meant to speed up construction projects in South Carolina is headed to the governor’s desk.

Both the House and Senate agreed Tuesday to a compromise on their differing versions.

The main thrust of the bill, a priority for leaders in both chambers this year, is to help the Department of Transportation accelerate its work by building optional toll lanes and taking control of a federal environmental permitting process. …

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