Beaufort County schedules public meetings for US 278–US 17 corridor study

Beaufort County Engineering announced three public meetings to present information and take questions about the Lowcountry Council of Governments US 278 to US 17 Corridor Study.

The meetings will run 4:00–6:00 p.m. with presentations at 4:10 p.m. and 5:10 p.m. The first session is scheduled for May 20 at the Hardeeville Recreation Center, 285 John Smith Road in Hardeeville; the second is May 21 at the Palmetto Electric Cooperative in Hardeeville; and the third is May 28 at the Hilton Head Branch Library on Hilton Head Island. County officials directed listeners to a press release on the Beaufort County website for more information.

The corridor study is intended to evaluate conditions along the US 278–US 17 corridor and gather public input; county staff said the meetings will include brief presentations followed by a period for questions. No formal decisions are being made at these meetings; they are information sessions and an opportunity for residents to tell planners what they see on the corridor.

The county's announcement included schedule and location details and a county web page for materials and updates.