South Carolina State Representative Heather Crawford (R-District 68) has introduced legislation that would name the proposed I-73 interstate highway as the “President Donald J. Trump Highway.”
The bill, announced Tuesday, credits former President Donald J. Trump for securing critical federal permits from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that authorized construction after decades of delays. Crawford stated Trump’s leadership “put America First” and delivered tangible benefits for South Carolina families and businesses.
A release in Crawford’s newsletter highlighted that the I-73 project is particularly significant for Horry County, the state’s largest county without direct interstate access. Once completed, the highway will strengthen hurricane evacuation capacity and support long-term economic growth for residents and millions of annual visitors.
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson endorsed the legislation, calling it a “well-deserved honor” for Trump who “secured the critical federal approvals that finally made this highway possible.” Wilson, who is also running for governor in South Carolina, emphasized Trump’s results for both state and national infrastructure.
Lt. Governor Pamela Evette praised the initiative as a “special way to honor President Donald J. Trump” for his commitment to infrastructure development. Crawford noted the project is closer to construction than ever, following voter approval of the RIDE IV program in November 2024, which committed $450 million in local matching funds.