Intersection improvements - SC 80 (J. Verne smith pkwy)/L-2597 (buncombe RD) (spartanburg CO)

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) received a $200,000 Formula Grant award from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) on August 14, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) to fund intersection improvements at the SC 80 (J. Verne Smith Parkway) and L-2597 (Buncombe Road) intersection in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. The project focuses on enhancing safety and operational efficiency at this critical highway junction through infrastructure improvements.

The Highway Planning and Construction program supports highway safety improvements, infrastructure preservation, and multimodal transportation network development through federal-aid highway funds distributed to states via statutory formula allocations. As the primary transportation authority responsible for managing South Carolina's comprehensive transportation infrastructure, SCDOT administers this federally funded project in coordination with local and regional planning authorities, subject to FHWA approval and oversight requirements. The funding aligns with SCDOT's broader portfolio of transportation infrastructure projects, including bridge replacements, traffic signal installations, and intersection improvements across multiple counties throughout the state.