EASTOVER, S.C. — More changes could soon be coming to Garners Ferry Road as the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) considers a series of safety improvements along one of the Midlands’ most dangerous roadways.

SCDOT hosted a public hearing on December 1, in Eastover to discuss seven proposed changes aimed at improving traffic safety and easing congestion along portions of the road.

However, in a packed room, some neighbors and business owners worry that the proposed alterations could make driving more difficult rather than safer.

According to SCDOT, the section of Garners Ferry Road between Horrell Hill Road and U.S. Highway 601 has recorded 21 fatal crashes over the past decade, making it a high-priority area for safety upgrades.

Many of the department’s proposals f

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