Momentum Builds for I-73

Momentum is building for I-73.

President Donald Trump’s commitment to fund Interstate 73 has created new momentum for a project the Grand Strand has pursued for decades.

During an Aug. 21 rally at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, Trump said the long-planned interstate was ready to be finalized and funded, signaling federal support for completing a direct interstate connection to the Myrtle Beach area.

Following President Donald Trump’s recent visit to Myrtle Beach and renewed national attention on completing I-73, the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce has joined local governments in urging U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to help move this long-planned project forward.

Our message is clear: I-73 is about more than transportation. A direct Interstate connection to the Grand Strand would strengthen public safety and hurricane evacuation, improve freight and regional access, and support the continued growth and competitiveness of our economy.

As Congress begins work on the next federal surface transportation bill, now is the time to turn renewed attention on I-73 into meaningful progress.

View the Letter to Sec. Duffy