Southern Connector posts significant traffic, revenue gains in third quarter
October 29, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Officials with the Southern Connector released data today showing traffic on the 16-mile toll road spanning Greenville County increased 9 percent in the third quarter of 2014 over the same period last year.
There were 1,349,090 transactions, which was an increase of 111,946. In addition, revenue increased 9 percent ($165,301) for $1,994,050 collected when compared to the same time frame last year.
For the first three quarters of 2014, traffic has increased 10.4 percent (355,429) to 3,790,547 and revenue has increased 8.6 percent ($438,515) to $5,570,136.
About the Southern Connector:
The 16-mile Southern Connector was opened in 2001, almost nine months ahead of schedule and under budget. The road was built with private money through a unique public-private partnership. No tax money was used for construction of the road, but the state owns the highway, while the Association has the right to collect and retain tolls under a license from the state through 2051. Go to www.southernconnector.com for more information.
