The bill H. 4982 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the South Carolina General Assembly that requests the Department of Transportation to name a portion of Interstate Highway 73, also referred to as "Future 73," as "President Donald J. Trump Highway." This segment of the highway will serve the counties of Dillon, Horry, Marion, and Marlboro, and the resolution calls for the erection of appropriate markers or signs along this highway to reflect the new name. The resolution highlights the significance of Interstate Highway 73 in improving regional mobility, supporting economic growth, and enhancing hurricane evacuation capacity, particularly for the Myrtle Beach area, which is a vital economic hub for the state.
The resolution emphasizes President Trump's role in advancing the construction of Interstate Highway 73, noting his administration's issuance of a federal permit in June 2017, which was crucial for the project's progress. It acknowledges the legal challenges faced by the Trump administration regarding the permit but asserts that the state and the administration ultimately prevailed, allowing the project to move forward. The resolution concludes by stating that it is fitting to honor President Trump's commitment to the highway's development by naming this segment in his honor.