Recently in the Journal there have been discussions of how to spend taxpayer money to “overhaul” Wade Hampton Boulevard with medians, grass, trees and walkways — all costing millions. Considering the deplorable condition of the streets and roads in Greenville County, the last thing that we need is to spend money to fix something that is not broken.
First, when have you ever heard of reducing a six-lane highway in a growing community to a four-lane highway that made things better? Adding greenery to the center of the highway will just make it harder to see where you need to turn, will make left turns more difficult and will cost a considerable amount of money to maintain.
Rather than spending millions to “improve” a highway that does not need improving, spend it on some of the deplorable roads in Greenville County that are full of ruts, potholes and “repaired” utility holes.
Those who want to spend taxpayer dollars on a Wade Hampton Boulevard overhaul need to drive (not ride in a limo) around Greenville County’s roads and then, with a clear conscience, spend millions of our tax dollars on something that does not need fixing.
John Zelahy
Greer
