Project: Southern Connector

Summary

The Southern Connector was a major public-private joint partnership that provides an alternative interstate route around Greenville, SC, and an alternative commuter route into the downtown.

Characteristics and Setting

Classification/Type Connector Highway
Transportation Mode Highway
Usage 7,200
Length (mi) 16.00
Economic Distress 1.20
Population Density (ppl/sq mi) 527
Population Growth Rate (%) 1.5%
Employment Growth Rate (%) 1.1%
Market Size 322,927
Airport Travel Distance (mi) 15.6167
Topography 20

Geography

Region Southeast
State SC
County Greenville
City Greenville
Urban/Class Level Metro
Local Area N/A
Impact Area N/A
Transportation System Highway

Timing

Initial Study Date 1997
Post Construction Study Date 2006
Construction Start Date 1998
Construction End Date 2001
Months Duration N/A

Costs

Project Year of Expenditure (YOE) 2001
Planned Cost (YOE $) N/A
Actual Cost (YOE $) $190,000,000
Actual Cost (2022$) $389,676,800

Pre/Post Conditions

NOTE: All pre/post dollar values are in 2022$

Transportation

Measure Pre project Post project Change % Change

Impacts

NOTE: All impact dollar values are in 2022$

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Case Location

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Narrative

Southern Connector

Attachments

Southern Connector