Update Oct. 6: NCDOT and SCDOT postponed on Sept. 26 the open houses and public hearings originally scheduled for Sept. 29-30 on extending Carolina Bays Parkway because of inclement weather. The meetings have been rescheduled for Oct. 20 in South Carolina and Oct. 23 in North Carolina.
Original post from Sept. 15 follows:
Supporter Spotlight
State transportation agencies in North Carolina and South Carolina are hosting public hearings later this month on the proposed Carolina Bays Parkway Extension project that crosses state lines.
Prehearing open houses on the preferred corridor selected by the North Carolina and South Carolina departments of transportation will be held in-person and livestreamed Sept. 29-30.
The project would entail extending the parkway from its location at S.C. Highway 9 in Horry County, South Carolina., across the North Carolina state line to U.S. 17 in Brunswick County near Shallotte, constructing a multilane full-access freeway.
“The primary purpose of the project is to improve transportation in the area by enhancing mobility and connectivity for traffic moving in and through the project area,” according to a Brunswick County release.
The first hearing is scheduled to be held 5-8 p.m., Sept. 29, at Sea Trail Convention Center, 75-A Clubhouse Road, Sunset Beach. Join the meeting virtually via Microsoft Teams.
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A hearing in South Carolina is scheduled for 5-8 p.m. on Sept. 30 at North Strand Recreation Center, 120 State Highway 57 South, Longs. Join that meeting virtually.
The same information will be presented at both meetings, with formal presentations to begin at 7 p.m.
Representatives from both state agencies will be available to answer questions and receive comments about the proposed project.
Public comments may also be submitted to NCDOT.
Written comments will be accepted at the meetings or may be submitted by phone at 855-925-2801, enter project code 7734, or by email at Carolina-Bays-Pkwy@publicinput.com or at NCDOT’s public input portal by Oct. 31.
Additional information or comments may be mailed to Aaron R. LeBeau, P.E.,
Project Manager, NCDOT Division 3 – Project Development Unit, 5501 Barbados Blvd.
Castle Hayne, NC 28429.
Auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act will be provided for disabled persons who wish to participate in this workshop. Those requiring special services should contact Jamille Robbins, NCDOT public involvement, as early as possible at: 855-925-2801, enter project code 7734 or email Carolina-Bays-Pkwy@publicinput.com.
Interpretive services for those who do not speak English or have a limited ability to read may will be available upon request before the meetings by calling 1-800-481-6494.
