Jolted drivers may finally get some relief from an infamous bump atop the U.S. 82/49 bypass.
The state plans to build up to the spot using about 120 yards of asphalt as soon as hot-mix plants reopen in the next couple of weeks, according to Northern District Transportation Commissioner Mike Tagert.
Last week, the highway department installed signs warning motorists of the bumps and advising them to slow to 35 mph.
For years, drivers in Greenwood have complained about the front-end and tire damage caused by the entry and exit to the bypass.
Tagert said he’s struggled with the issue since taking office in February 2011.
Twice in the past year the highway department has patched around the bumps, but that hasn’t worked. Tagert said it’s
because the joints move continuously.
“We’re going to build up to the point and see if that’s more stable, and I think that will be,” he said.
It it doesn’t work, a bridge specialist will be brought in, he said.
• Contact Charlie Smith at 581-7235 or csmith@gwcommonwealth.com.
