Columbia, S.C. (October 15, 2025) - The South Carolina Department of Transportation requests comments from the public on the proposed removal of the bridge on S-29 (Hoyt Rogers Road) over Maiden Down Swamp in Marion County.
SCDOT proposes to remove the structurally deficient bridge and intends to either realign Hoyt Rogers Road and reconnect it to SC 41 or to install a cul-de-sac on Hoyt Rogers Road near SC 41 to allow for easy turnaround. Visit the project website to learn more about the bridge replacement project and share feedback: projectportal.scdot.org/S29MaidenDownSwamp.
SCDOT will accept comments from October 15 to November 14, 2025. The public may provide comments through the project website, by mail to Tyler Davis, SCDOT, 955 Park St., Columbia, SC 29201, by calling (803) 737-1854, or by email to DavisTW@scdot.org.
All comments received during a project comment period will be reviewed and included in the project record. Individuals who provide comments will receive responses upon request. Please note, any information provided, including names and addresses, is subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.
For more information about this and other proposed SCDOT projects, please visit our public involvement comment webpage.