On Tuesday, February 28, 2017, the Columbia County Engineering Services Division will hold a Public Information Open House to present the concept to the citizens of Columbia County. The meeting will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Riverside Middle School cafeteria, 1095 Furys Ferry Road, Evans, GA 30809.

Under P.I. No. 0008346, Columbia County proposes to convert Furys Ferry Road between the Savannah River / South Carolina State Line and Evans to Locks Road from an existing two-lane roadway to a new multi-modal corridor with a four-lane raised median typical section as well as bicycle and pedestrian facilities. In some areas, the road section will remain two-lane with new turn lanes only. In addition to the roadway sections, the project proposes to install a double-lane roundabout at the intersection of Hardy McManus Road and Furys Ferry Road. Capacity and traffic signal improvements are proposed at major intersections and the project will include curb and gutter and improved storm water facilities. The length of the project will be 3.8 miles.

The Open House will be an informal “drop-in” format that is designed to provide the public an opportunity to view the concept, ask questions of the engineers, and provide feedback. No formal presentation will be done.

Property owners along the roadway frontage are encouraged to attend and obtain information on the acquisition process.