Fish Hatchery and Busbee Road “Round-a-bout” to open with some yield controls Friday

Gaston, SC 09/08/2021 (Paul Kirby) – According to the SCDOT, the intersection of Fish Hatchery Road and Busbee Road is set to change from an "All Way Stop" to a "Round-a-bout" with yield controls this Friday, September 10, 2021. The Department said in a statement released Wednesday that this is necessary to remove the temporary pavement from the center of the traffic circle, and complete construction of the center-island and concrete truck apron.

Once the center is completed, the final asphalt surface will be placed. Then, the final pavement markings will be installed. All construction is estimated to be completed by early fall of 2021.

This project in Lexington County is funded by the increased state gas tax enacted in 2017. The increased revenue supports SCDOT’s 10-Year Plan to rebuild South Carolina’s roads and bridges after 30 years of deferred maintenance due to lack of funding.