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East-West Connector
The East-West Connector is a new construction, three lane road approximately three miles in length connecting Clemson Blvd. and Hwy 81, offering a convenient east-west connection for traffic. The addition of this new road will not only alleviate congestion along the two major north-south thoroughfares in Anderson, but also relieve the strain put on the secondary roads customarily used for cutting through. In addition to two lanes of travel and a center turn lane, this project contains sidewalks9 four foot bike lanes9 limited access9 and median landscaping making it a safe and viable option for both pedestrian and vehicular travel.
East-West Connector
The East-West Connector is a new construction, three lane road approximately three miles in length connecting Clemson Blvd. and Hwy 81, offering a convenient east-west connection for traffic. The addition of this new road will not only alleviate congestion along the two major north-south thoroughfares in Anderson, but also relieve the strain put on the secondary roads customarily used for cutting through. In addition to two lanes of travel and a center turn lane, this project contains sidewalks9 four foot bike lanes9 limited access9 and median landscaping making it a safe and viable option for both pedestrian and vehicular travel.
Preliminary engineering began on this project in the spring of 2000 with right of way acquisition beginning in the fall of 2002. The spring/summer of 2006 found the project ready to begin, but the increase in gas prices drove the construction budget out of reach for traditional funding sources. The Anderson Area Transportation Study (ANATS) along with the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) searched for construction alternatives and alternative funding sources to make the project a reality. It was not until the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 provided funding for shovel-ready projects that the East-West connector found the additional funding needed.
As of now, the project is set to begin construction with a completion date of late 2011. Though it has been a long time coming, The East-West Connector is finally becoming a reality for the Anderson community. As construction continues please check back for updates. Photo Gallery