York County has been communicating regularly with Secretary Christy Hall of the SC Department of Transportation over the last few weeks in an attempt to have the construction permits for Hwy 557 unconditionally reinstated. In order to restart the project, we have agreed to present an action item for council to consider at the August 21, 2023 meeting to proceed to bid with the project as designed. The final agenda will be released consistent with our practice on the Friday prior to the meeting.