Mount Pleasant highway project faces delays and cost overruns

A highway widening project in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, has faced delays and increased costs, now totaling $245 million, up from an initial estimate of $129 million in 2016. The project aims to add two lanes to S.C. Highway 41. Construction is expected to begin in 2026, following the submission of right-of-way plans to the Army Corps of Engineers. The timeline has extended due to permitting processes and community concerns, with over 150 public meetings held to address local opposition. While some residents support the project for improved traffic safety, others express concerns about environmental impacts and flooding. Interim improvements have been made to traffic signals and intersections, with project completion estimated for 2030.