Rep. Rice voices concern and frustration over cancelled I-73 contract

Statement

Congressman Rice released the following statement following the Horry County Council's decision to cancel their contract with the South Carolina Department of Transportation.

"All I can say is that it is an awful shame. Completion of I-73 would lead to thousands of more jobs in the Grand Strand and Pee Dee. It would bring more industry and higher pay. I-73 will do more to lift the people of Horry County, Marion County, Dillon County and Marlboro County than anything else. I fight for I-73 every day. Senators Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are fighting for I-73. Governor McMaster is fighting for I-73. We have all asked our local leaders to resolve their differences. And at this critical time our local leaders are willing to turn their back on it. It is an awful shame."

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