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Residents of Florence County are voicing their frustration over the deteriorating condition of Flowers Road, which is plagued by potholes. Despite years of complaints to the Department of Transportation, many of the dangerous potholes remain unaddressed, causing safety concerns for both drivers and pedestrians. Following recent road improvements in nearby areas, residents feel neglected and demand significant action for long-term repairs.
Florence County Residents Frustrated Over Potholes on Flowers Road
Florence County residents are expressing growing anger over the poor condition of Flowers Road, located off Pamplico Highway. The road, which stretches for approximately three miles, is riddled with potholes, causing safety concerns for drivers and pedestrians alike. After nearly a decade of reporting these issues to the Department of Transportation (DOT), community members are becoming increasingly frustrated with the lack of action taken to repair the road.
Among the most concerning potholes is one that measures almost six inches deep, which poses a significant risk to vehicles. Residents have described the situation as unsafe, emphasizing that the road’s declining condition has persisted for years without adequate intervention from local authorities. Despite numerous complaints directed to the DOT, residents have reported only minimal responses, frequently involving temporary fixes that fail to offer a long-term solution.
Recently, a local resident submitted a complaint about the major pothole, and the DOT responded affirmatively, stating they would assess it on the following Wednesday. However, when a representative from the DOT visited the area, they did not address the large pothole, which left residents bewildered and disheartened. Community members have noted that while smaller potholes were patched, the most dangerous and prominent issues remained unattended.
The frustration among the residents escalates particularly in light of the fact that surrounding roads have recently been repaved. Residents compared their plight to the repaving of other roads nearby, noting that it seemed unjust when those roads were prioritized over Flowers Road. Many had expectations that after the completion of the Pamplico Highway improvements, their road would also see attention and resurfacing. However, the reality has been starkly different, with Flowers Road remaining untouched.
This sentiment is compounded by a referendum approved by voters in 2006 to widen several roads in Florence County, including Pamplico Highway. The promise of improved infrastructure remains unfulfilled for residents on Flowers Road as construction delays have prolonged the timeframe for repairs and resurfacing.
As it stands, the only ongoing road repairs noted by the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) in Florence County include State Road 21-57 and West Palmetto Street. The absence of maintenance on Flowers Road has left residents feeling neglected as they continue to face daily challenges due to the deteriorated road conditions.
Although residents regularly report their concerns and seek support for repair efforts, responses from the DOT have not been forthcoming or satisfactory. The pattern of delayed action and temporary solutions has caused a deep sense of frustration within the community, as they feel their voices are not being heard. As the conditions on Flowers Road worsen, the calls for meaningful action and commitment to infrastructure improvement grow louder, reflecting an urgent need for long-term solutions.
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- WPDE: Flowers and Potholes on Flowers Road
- Wikipedia: Pothole
- Post and Courier: Potholes and Reporting
- Google Search: Potholes Florence County
- ABC3340: Missing Child in South Carolina
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Infrastructure
- Fox56 News: Fatal Crash in Gallatin County
- Google News: Florence County Road Repairs
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