SCDOT pauses safety operation trimming trees in Florence County
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A safety operation trimming trees and tree limbs along Francis Marion Road in Florence County has halted to allow time for the public to be informed of the process, South Carolina Department of Transportation said Friday.
The operation was prompted after several limbs fell into the roadway and a vehicle was struck by a large limb while driving, SCDOT said in a statement.
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“While safety is our number one priority, we recognize that the natural beauty of our state is important and these trees are valuable to many of our community members,” SCDOT said. “At this time, the work has been paused to allow the agency an opportunity to provide additional public information about the project and we encourage community members to stay tuned to our website for updates when work on the project resumes.”
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