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Folly Road Gets Major Safety Upgrade | Charleston News
After years of waiting, Charleston County is finally set to break ground on major pedestrian and bike lane upgrades along Folly Road — a two-mile stretch from Ellis Creek Bridge to Wilton Street. With $6.3 million in funding from local sales tax, federal grants, and city/town contributions, the project will install over 7,000 feet of new sidewalks (7-8 feet wide) and improved bike lanes, directly responding to community feedback and addressing 36 crashes between 2018-2022. High-visibility green markings and wider paths aim to make Folly Road safer for walkers, cyclists, and drivers alike —…
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