Hitchcock Parkway widening finally backed by $9 million
The 1975 AKATS plan long urged traffic relief on Hitchcock Parkway from Silver Bluff Road to Highway 1. After 37 years, the project gains momentum with a $9 million funding commitment from the SC Transportation Infrastructure Bank, reflecting earlier proposals to widen routes and add lanes.
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Proposals for Aiken road upgrades in 1975 never built
The 1975 plan envisioned S C Highway 19 N from Hampton Avenue to I 20 a two lane connector from Laurens Street to Mead Avenue extending Laurens Street one block past Coker Spring Road then running east parallel with Berrie Road on Hopelands border a four lane Whiskey Road from Mead Avenue south to the existing four lane and left turn lanes on Richland Avenue at Laurens Street The plan also called for horse tunnels and an expanded roadway network The article notes editor Michael Gibbons born in Aiken and unaware of details due to age.
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Fundraiser Breakfast for Master Cpl Rogers Planned
Aiken Public Safety Master Cpl Sandy Rogers fundraiser breakfast is set for Saturday February 18 at Fatz Cafe 996 Pine Log Road from 8 to 10 a.m. Tickets cost seven dollars and may be bought in advance at Fatz or at the door. Donations will be accepted.
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