Long-awaited upgrades are being made to one of the branch’s youth sports fields and the parking lot over the summer. YMCA staff, board members, donors and community supporters celebrated the start of renovations at a groundbreaking ceremony on June 8. The Caine Halter Family YMCA is located at 721 Cleveland St. in Greenville. 

The facility’s youth sports fields sit at the lowest elevation on the 26-acre campus, often becoming waterlogged from stormwater runoff after heavy rain. Jaime Johnson, executive director of the Caine Halter Family YMCA, said water can sit on the fields for up to two weeks, resulting in canceled practices and postponed games. 

The renovation project will solve this problem by raising the sports fields, creating an underground stormwater retention pond and adding new artificial turf. This will ensure the field can be used year-round. The parking lot will also be extended next to the sports field, creating 110 additional parking spaces for families and spectators. 

With the field upgrades, it will also be able to serve more children through its youth sports program. Sam Franklin, president and CEO of the YMCA of Greenville, said the nonprofit organization has doubled the size of its youth sports programming since 2017. Approximately 13,000 children were served in the YMCA’s youth sports program in the past year, with ongoing waitlists.

“Since COVID, we’ve had 200 plus kids on the waitlist for spring and fall soccer, probably another 100 in flag football,” Franklin said. “It was because of the field, we just didn’t have the space.”

The enhanced sports field will allow for six new youth soccer teams for the age group with the greatest demand: children ages three to seven. More than 120 additional boys and girls will be able to participate in the branch’s sports programming. Johnson said the improvements would also allow the branch to potentially add new adult sports programs. 

The youth sports field and parking lot renovations represent the latest project of the Caine Halter Family YMCA’s $8.5 million “Building a Brighter Tomorrow” capital campaign. The public phase of the capital campaign kicked off in October 2023. Since then, the campaign has raised $6.7 million and supported several other improvement projects at the 66-year-old branch, including:

• Installing a retractable enclosure system over the branch’s outdoor pool
• Renovating the branch’s original gymnasium 
• Upgrading the branch’s tennis center to add three pickleball courts

Field 1 will be closed over the next few months while renovations are underway. The branch’s three remaining fields will still be accessible. According to the YMCA, a portion of the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail behind the sports field will be temporarily closed in mid-June for the project. Renovations are expected to be completed in August. 

The final phase of the “Building a Brighter Tomorrow” capital campaign will be installing a new community pavilion next to the youth sports field. The pavilion would feature restrooms, gathering space, a picnic area and storage. Franklin said they also hope to raise more funding down the road to re-turf the other three youth sports fields. 

For more information, visit ymcagreenville.org/caine-halter-capital-campaign. 

History and Facts

The YMCA of Greenville was founded in 1876 in downtown Greenville. The Caine Halter Family YMCA, previously the Cleveland Street YMCA, was constructed in 1960. Today, the YMCA of Greenville serves more than 85,000 people across its branches and programs.

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The bridge will be closed for the rehabilitation project starting June 15. A detour route has been established, directing traffic onto Interstate 385.

Only local traffic will be allowed on East Butler Road. SCDOT advises motorists to go slow, pay attention to signs and be mindful of work crews when driving through the area. 

The East Butler Road bridge is expected to reopen by Aug. 6, weather permitting. 

For more information, visit projectportal.scdot.org/S-23-107overI385. 

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A $3 million project aims to revitalize the park’s playground area next to the Greenville Zoo. New playground equipment, picnic shelters and landscaping will be added, along with enhancements to the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail. 

The city of Greenville broke ground on the playground revitalization project on June 3. Greenville City Councilmember Wil Brasington said the project aims to enhance what has always been a great playground destination for children and families. 

Cleveland Park’s playground area and a section of the Swamp Rabbit Trail will be closed while renovations are complete. Brasington encourages families to visit Cleveland Park’s other amenities this summer while the playground renovations are underway. 

According to the city, the project is expected to wrap up by the beginning of October.

Park improvements

Minnesota-based Landscape Structures helped the city redesign the playground area in Cleveland Park. Design plans show two new playgrounds, one with age-appropriate equipment for children ages two to five and the other designed for five to 12-year-old children. Playground features include a 27-foot tower with slides, a ninja-style obstacle course and 10 swings with built-in shade. 

Children visiting the revitalized playground area will also be able to enjoy new play elements inspired by the Greenville Zoo, such as a “Seek and Find” adventure, animal educational panels and other animal-themed features. 

Two new picnic shelters will be constructed on either side of the new playgrounds. The project will also realign walkways, improve the land grading and add new landscaping around the playground area. 

In addition, the city plans to realign and widen the portion of the Swamp Rabbit Trail that runs next to the Cleveland Park’s playgrounds. Bike parking and water fountains will also be added at the entrances of the picnic shelters. 

The city of Greenville received a $500,000 grant from the Land and Water Conservation Fund for the playground revitalization project. Greenville City Councilmember Dorothy Dowe said the city was required to start the renovation project now due to federal grant’s guidelines. 

Additional hospitality tax, neighborhood infrastructure bond and trail funding will be used for the playground revitalization project. Brasington said the project demonstrates the city’s continued investment in its parks and recreational offerings.

Other improvements have been made to Cleveland Park in recent years. The city opened its first inclusive playground in the park September 2025. A $1.66 million renovation was also completed to the park’s recreational courts, creating new tennis, pickleball and basketball courts. 

“We’ve got wonderful parks positioned throughout the city,” Brasington said. “Every time we make an investment, every time we make an intentional enhancement on one park, we want to make sure all other parks follow suit and stay at the same level of excellence.”

For more information, visit https://www.greenvillesc.gov/2795/Cleveland-Park-Playground-Renovations.

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Approximately 0.8 miles of new sidewalks were added to the roadways from Wade Hampton Boulevard to Lotus Court. Sidewalk improvements were also completed along Gallivan Street and a portion of Kerry Street. This represents the largest sidewalk installation the city has completed under a single project. 

Construction kicked off on the sidewalk infrastructure project in January 2025 and was completed in May. A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the project was held on June 2. 

Residents in the surrounding North Main, Dellwood and Stone Lake neighborhoods spent years advocating for sidewalks along Chick Springs Road and Mohawk Drive. Greenville City Councilmember John DeWorken said the lack of sidewalk infrastructure and pedestrian crossings along the roadways created a divide between the neighborhoods. 

“Today’s a celebration of bringing communities together,” DeWorken said. “Today’s a celebration of adding quality of life to the very people who live here in Greenville.”

The $2.1 million project was funded through the city’s neighborhood infrastructure bond. Greenville City Councilmember Dorothy Dowe explained that sidewalks are one of the most expensive pieces of infrastructure the city installs. She said more than $23 million has been invested in sidewalk projects throughout the city. 

Additional pedestrian safety measures and streetscape infrastructure were completed along Mohawk Drive and Chick Springs Road, including adding pedestrian lighting, landscaping, stormwater upgrades, on-street parking and planters. A speed table was also installed at the intersection at Mohawk Drive and Kerry Street. 

Eddie Littleton, an assistant city engineer, said construction recently began on a separate traffic calming project to create a roundabout at the intersection of Mohawk Drive and Chick Springs Road. The project is expected to take approximately two months to complete. 

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The Central-based nonprofit animal welfare organization unveiled the estimated $5 million project on June 1. The new clinic will be located at 1130 Greenville Highway in Central. 

Margaret Thompson, founder and president of Clemson Paw Partners, said the expansion aims to give families more options for veterinary care and create access to low-cost services. 

“Too many pet owners struggle to afford care or find available appointments,” Thompson said. “Our goal is to provide compassionate, affordable services while helping reduce pet overpopulation across our region.”

The new facility will provide affordable spray and neuter services, vaccinations, microchipping, heartworm testing, flea and tick prevention and feral cat management support. 

Clemson Paw Partners intends to complete the project without incurring debt. The nonprofit purchased the land for the project outright. Fundraising, grants, donations and community support are planned to cover the project’s construction costs. 

“This project represents an investment in the long-term health and well-being of pets throughout our community,” Thompson said. “By remaining debt-free, we can keep our focus on affordable care and reinvest resources directly into services for animals and families.”

Construction of the new facility is expected to be completed by the summer of 2027. The nonprofit organization will prioritize completing the facility’s spray and neuter clinic to operate those services during the remainder of construction. 

Clemson Paw Partners was established in 2017 to serve low-income pet owners in Pickens County and its surrounding communities. The nonprofit organization opened its first low-cost clinic in Central in 2022. 

For more information, visit clemsonpawpartners.org.

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The 114-year-old building located at 201 W. Washington St. in downtown Greenville provides affordable housing to seniors and individuals with disabilities. More than 90% of the Greenville Summit’s residents earn less than 30% of the area median income, which is approximately $20,300 per year. 

Interior renovations will be completed to upgrade the 101-unit affordable senior housing community. Each apartment unit will undergo $120,000 in renovations to install new kitchens, bathrooms, flooring and HVAC units. Crews will also complete facade improvements, including restoring the building’s historic cornice, repointing the brick facade and installing new windows. 

The Greenville Summit was originally built in the early 1910s as the Imperial Hotel. The eight-story structure was Greenville’s first skyscraper and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 1984, the historic building was redeveloped into an affordable senior housing community. 

JE Properties, a Boston-based real estate company, purchased the Greenville Summit in 2018 and completed a $3 million renovation to the building’s common spaces. A special property tax assessment known as the Bailey Bill was authorized for the initial renovation of the Greenville Summit. This was the first time the Bailey Bill was used to preserve affordable housing in South Carolina.

Greenville City Council approved a new affordable housing special tax assessment for the building in February. This action extends the property’s tax freeze at its pre-rehabilitated value for up to 20 years, ensuring affordable housing remains on the site through 2046. 

“This is here for the ages,” said Greenville Mayor Knox White. “Everyone who lives here is a very lucky person in the heart of our beautiful downtown – our walkable, safe downtown – and that’s what this housing provides. It’s going to be even better in the future.”

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development provided two mortgages for the Greenville Summit, allowing developers to put more money into the current renovation project. The project was also awarded a 9% federal low-income housing tax credit in 2024, equal to $2.5 million. 

Joseph Eddy, president of JE Properties, said partnerships with the city, state and federal governments are crucial to ensure the Greenville Summit remains affordable housing. He explained that brokers, developers and hoteliers call him at least once a week, interested in turning the property into luxury housing or a hotel. 

“Last year, this building had 381 people apply to live here. We had 22 spots,” Eddy said. “That’s really what we’ve been working on, trying to create more affordable housing downtown because of the demand.”

Renovations to the Greenville Summit’s apartment units are expected to be completed by the end of the year. Eddy said residents will not be permanently displaced during renovation. However, tenants may have to temporarily stay in a hotel free of charge while work is done on their unit. Exterior improvements are anticipated to be done by the spring of 2027.

In the future, JE Properties also plans to build an addition to the Greenville Summit to add more affordable housing units. Design plans for an eight-story building addition were approved by the city’s Design Review Board in 2023. Eddy said they will work with SC Housing to secure low-income housing tax credits for the project.

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With a portfolio that spans healthcare campuses, houses of worship, university facilities, and international airports, Mavin is quietly assembling one of the most deliberate talent pipelines in the Upstate.

The evidence is in the numbers: 10 promotions, five newly created roles, and nine new team members — all in a single season of expansion.

But the story is better understood through the people behind those figures.

A cornerstone promotion

At the center of Mavin’s talent story is Lindsay Koeper, who has been promoted from Senior Project Manager to Director of Construction.

Koeper brings 15 years of industry experience along with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil engineering — both earned at Clemson University — plus an MBA.

Koeper was instrumental in establishing Mavin’s healthcare studio, a dedicated line of business serving clients that include AnMed and Prisma Health, that demands a rare combination of clinical sensitivity, regulatory fluency, and construction precision.

She remains focused on deepening and expanding the healthcare studio — positioning Mavin as a specialist, not simply a generalist, in one of the most demanding sectors of the built environment.

“We’re all about building depth and leadership to support our growing portfolio of projects,” says DJ Doherty, partner, Mavin Construction.

Koeper’s trajectory at Mavin is emblematic of the company’s broader philosophy: identify talent, invest in it deliberately, and create the conditions for people to rise into roles that did not exist until they were ready to fill them.

A team in motion

Koeper’s promotion is one thread in a larger tapestry of organizational investment. Across disciplines — construction, engineering, technology, project management, marketing, and customer service — Mavin has added expertise at every level, reinforcing an internal culture where advancement is expected, not exception.

The projects driving this expansion reflect the company’s reach. From the Earle Street Baptist Church and Fellowship Greenville campuses to Furman University and Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, Mavin’s footprint now spans some of the region’s most visible and technically demanding builds.

The Mavin Way

Investing in people is not a strategy at Mavin, it is a founding value. To ensure that value is embedded consistently across an organization now operating from offices in Greenville, South Carolina, and Kingsport, Tennessee, Mavin has brought on a Director of Marketing, Mary Beth Thomas.

Thomas arrives with over 15 years of experience, and her hire reflects a recognition that as Mavin’s project portfolio deepens, the story of who Mavin is, and how they build, deserves to be told with the same care applied to the buildings themselves.

The vision

“We have always believed that the best buildings come from the best relationships. Watching this team grow, in their craft and in their leadership, is exactly what Mavin is built to do,” says Todd Malo, partner, Mavin Construction.

For Mavin Construction, the buildings they deliver are a reflection of the team behind them. As that team deepens, so does the confidence that the work ahead will be their best yet.

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The church plans to construct a new 28,000-square-foot facility on a 12.6-acre site at the intersection of Batesville and Roper Mountain roads in Simpsonville. The new campus is expected to open in late spring 2027. 

“We want to create a space where people feel welcomed, can grow in their faith and build authentic community,” said Wayne Bray, lead pastor of Upstate Church. “This property gives us a unique opportunity to fulfill this mission in a strategic location that will serve as a launching pad for future missional expansion.”

LS3P, a Greenville-based architecture firm, designed Upstate Church’s new Five Fork campus to integrate with the property’s natural landscape and protected wetlands. It will feature:

• A 550-seat worship center
• Dedicated worship and gathering space for children and teens
• Meeting and breakout rooms
• Advanced AVL capabilities
• Steel-frame construction
• A future expansion pad for continued growth

Fountain Inn-based P+F Construction serves as the construction manager at-risk for the project. Steve Fourshee, principal of P+F Construction, said they are honored to partner with Upstate Church on such a meaningful project. 

“Opportunities like this reflect what matters most to our team – using our work to support something bigger than ourselves,” Fourshee said. “It’s especially meaningful to help create a place that will further the church’s mission while also serving the surrounding community. As locals, that impact is something we care deeply about.”

Upstate Church currently operates 10 campuses across Upstate South Carolina. The church’s current Five Forks campus is located at 13 Five Fork Plaza Court in Simpsonville. 

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Extensive renovations and expansions are planned for the 15,500-seat arena and its surrounding 12-acre campus at 650 N. Academy St. The Greenville Arena District, the arena’s owner and operator, unveiled a master plan detailing the proposed project in April 2025. 

The project must now go through the city of Greenville’s design review process before it can move forward with construction. 

New renderings for the Bon Secours Wellness Arena renovation were presented during the city’s project preview meeting on April 28. The project is expected to be reviewed by the city’s Design Review Board over the summer.

LS3P, Gensler and Caldwell Constructors worked with the Greenville Arena District to fine-tune the project’s design plans over the past several months. Beth Paul, the arena’s general manager, said it’s exciting for them to now formally engage with the community to get their feedback on the project. 

“I think the design team has done a tremendous job and we’ve kind of taken everybody on the journey with us, from master plan level all the way down to where we are now,” Paul said. “It’s been really exciting to see the evolvement of the project and the design.”

Major enhancements are proposed for the 28-year-old Bon Secours Wellness Arena, including:

• Adding a new main entrance with a two-level lobby on the west side of the arena facing Church Street
• Expanding the arena’s concourse level for better guest circulation, enhanced food and beverage services, additional restrooms and improved ADA accessibility
• Expanding the facility’s event level to strengthen back-of-house operations with a larger loading dock, marshaling area, freight elevator, storage space and client locker room

A new, 7,000-seat, outdoor amphitheater with full artist amenities and back-of-house facilities is also planned for the campus along Church Street. In addition, the design team has proposed expanding the city-owned parking garage on Church Street to add 315 new spaces. Paul said they will work with the city on the timing and funding of the parking garage expansion. 

While refining design plans, the Greenville Arena District has also focused on confirming funding sources for arena renovation. In February, Greenville County Council authorized the special-purpose district to issue up to $40 million in general obligation bonds to help underwrite the project costs. Greenville County also plans to issue $100 million in hospitality tax revenue bonds for the arena’s capital improvements. 

The renovation and expansion of the Bon Secours Wellness Arena is expected to be completed over several phases. Paul said it is still too early to say when construction will begin.

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A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held April 20 to celebrate the 23-acre campus at 1151 W. Butler Road. Caleb Freeman, board chair for MetroConnects, said the new facility marks an exciting chapter for MetroConnects, which has provided wastewater collection services in Greenville County since 1969. 

The new campus was created to expand MetroConnects’ operations to meet current and future infrastructure needs. Carol Elliott, general manager of MetroConnects, said the special-purpose district has expanded by more than 500% over the past 25 years. 

Today, MetroConnects operates as one of the largest wastewater collection providers in South Carolina, serving more than 106,000 customer accounts and maintaining 1,500 miles of wastewater collection infrastructure.

“Our work is essential to protecting public health, safeguarding the environment and preserving our region’s water resources,” Elliott said. “Greenville County’s population is projected to increase significantly over the next 40 years, and this facility ensures we are ready to meet the demand with reliability, efficiency and excellence.”

Facility features

Joshua Hawkins, chief technical officer at MetroConnects, said the new campus on West Butler Road almost doubles the special-purpose district’s operations area. MetroConnects previously operated out of facilities located on a 3.8-acre site at the South Carolina Technical Aviation Center in Greenville.

The new campus features expanded operations and maintenance facilities, centralized administrative and customer service offices, employee training and meeting spaces, enhanced equipment storage and fleet management areas, etc. 

“We also recognize the importance of creating a workspace, workplace that attracts and retains talent in today’s evolving environment,” Hawkins said. “Features like an on-site gym, a walking trail, meeting spaces and ample parking were intentionally incorporated to support our employees and enhance the workplace experience.”

Design and construction of the new campus were completed in approximately two years. MetroConnects broke ground on the project in November 2024. The project team consisted of JLL, Vannoy Construction, DP3 Architects and Thomas & Hutton. 

Quotes

“I’m proud to welcome MetroConnects to the city of Mauldin, a vibrant and fast-growing community.” – Mauldin Mayor Terry Merritt

“As our service area continues to grow, so must our capacity, not just in infrastructure but in planning, design and execution. This facility ensures we are prepared, not only for today’s demands but future opportunities.” – Joshua Hawkins, chief technical officer for MetroConnects

Did you know?

Approximately 16 acres of the MetroConnects’ 23-acre campus on West Butler Road were once owned by Lawrence Ashmore, the first general manager of the special-purpose district who retired in 1995. 

By the numbers

Property: 23.2 acres

Admin building: 30,875 square feet

Operations and maintenance building: 32,700 square feet

Equipment bays: 23

Laydown area: 2.5 acres

Parking spots: 250

Project cost: $32 million

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The closure will allow crews to finish the final stage of rehabilitation work on the 67-year-old bridge. A multi-phase restoration project has been underway since spring 2025 to improve the bridge’s deteriorating deck, structure, storm drainage system and pedestrian safety features. 

The Church Street bridge was partially closed while crews completed the project’s initial phases. SCDOT opened all four lanes of traffic on the bridge in early March ahead of the SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament and NCAA March Madness hosted in Greenville. 

SCDOT Deputy Chief of Staff Kelly Moore said the bridge is scheduled to fully close on May 3, depending on weather conditions. 

The last phase of the rehabilitation project consists of resurfacing and repaving the bridge deck. Moore explained that completing these final elements using partial lane closures rather than a full bridge closure would have extended the project’s timeline. 

“While we know that it’s not always ideal to do a full closure for folks, we felt like there were enough options around for people to detour around,” Moore said. “By doing that closure, we could expedite and finish the project much more quickly.”

Traffic will be detoured to several alternative routes during the bridge’s six-week closure. One of the detour routes in downtown Greenville will guide drivers around the bridge using Spring Street and Falls Street. The main detour route will avoid Church Street by directing traffic onto Academy Street, Andrews Street, Dunbar Street and Augusta Street. 

Drivers who wish to bypass downtown Greenville completely will be instructed to use Pleasantburg Drive and Interstate 85. An additional detour route has also been created for trucks using Academy Street, Easley Bridge Road and White Horse Road. 

According to the city of Greenville, the section of East McBee Avenue underneath the Church Street bridge will also be closed to pedestrians and drivers from May 4 through May 8.

“Check conditions on the roads before you go out,” Moore said. “Those signed detour routes will be in place. We’ll be working closely with the city, monitoring those conditions as we get through the process and can adjust as necessary.”

The Church Street bridge is expected to fully reopen on June 13, weather permitting. Moore said there may still be some punch list items remaining, but the majority of the rehabilitation work will be complete at that time. 

The renovated Church Street bridge will feature expanded sidewalks, upgraded pedestrian barriers, enhanced lighting, a new stair system to McBee Street and other aesthetic features. 

For more information on the Church Street bridge project, visit churchstbridgerehab.com/default.aspx. 

Questions?

Drivers are encouraged to call the South Carolina Department of Transportation’s Customer Service Center at 855-467-2368 if they have questions about the bridge closure. 

Quotes

“We really appreciate the patience of our community members. I think this is a project that folks want to see completed and are ready to see completed.” – SCDOT Deputy Chief of Staff Kelly Moore

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The Conestee Pump Station project, part of which involves installing a force main, will allow ReWa to optimize efficiency and capacity through the ability to pump to either the Lower Reedy or Mauldin Road water resource recovery facilities.

Phase I began in February and involves installing pipes, generally along ReWa easements, and a junction box.

Phase II involves construction of the Conestee Pump Station itself and is expected to begin later in March. The facility will be able to pump up to 15 million gallons of water daily and will be located near the intersection of Mauldin Road and Lakewood Drive.

Part of the cost of the project is being covered by a $10 million grant through the S.C. Infrastructure Investment Program. The federally funded grant was administered through the South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority, which has awarded $1.4 billion in SCIIP funding to improve drinking water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure in more than 200 communities across the state.

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The closure is expected to last into late April, contingent on weather impacts on repair work. Woodruff Road and S.C. Highway 146 will be open to local traffic only, except at the bridge site.

Motorists are advised to follow posted detour signs, which will reroute drivers using S.C. Highway 296 and S.C. Highway 101.

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A 72-unit apartment complex is envisioned at 102 Meadow St. in the Southernside neighborhood. The project would consist of three- and four-story apartment buildings with one-, two- and three-bedroom units for low-income families. 

Libba King, the vice president of real estate and capital markets for the Greenville Housing Fund, said the project would target families earning 30% to 70% of the area median income, with rents ranging from $550 to $1,760. Household AMI in Greenville County is about $97,000.

The project, currently named Meadow Street Apartments, was presented at the city of Greenville’s Project Preview Meeting on Feb. 24. The city’s Design Review Board is expected to review the project’s site plan and massing in April. 

Meadow Street Apartments would be constructed on approximately 2.5 acres of land owned by the Greenville Housing Fund between Meadow, Oscar and Nassau streets. The city donated 0.14-acres at the intersection of Meadow and Nassau streets to the organization in 2023.

Blue Ridge Cascade has partnered with the Greenville Housing Fund to develop the affordable housing project. The North Carolina-based real estate development firm specializes in building Class A affordable housing projects nationwide. 

The Greenville Housing Fund plans to apply for state and federal low-income housing tax credits to help finance the project. King said they have started the application process for the tax credits. The organization aims to close on the project’s financing in early 2027 before moving on to construction. 

Two additional affordable housing projects are underway or planned near Unity Park.

The Greenville Housing Fund is currently building Southernside East, a $24.5 million senior affordable housing project at the corner of West Washington and Hudson streets.

Southernside West will be a 54-unit senior affordable housing project planned at 825 W. Washington St. King said the Greenville Housing Fund hopes to close on the project’s financing in early April and break ground in May. 

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The city of Greenville plans to remove and rebuild the bridge, which was damaged during Hurricane Helene in September 2024. Originally built in 1950, it serves as a direct connection between the West Greenville and Southernside neighborhoods. 

According to the city, the new bridge will include two crossings for the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail on each side of the Reedy River. It will also feature a new concrete median and fencing to separate trail users from vehicular traffic. 

Construction is expected to take four months to complete. The detour route for vehicular traffic will use West Washington, Hudson and Mayberry streets. The South Carolina Department of Transportation recently reopened the Hudson Street bridge, allowing for construction to begin on the Willard Street bridge. 

The tentative detour routes for Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail users will be crossing the Reedy River at the Spinks Family Bridge within Unity Park, travel north alongside The Commons and then cross Willard Street using a temporary path. 

According to the city, crews will work during the weekends using alternative installation methods to reduce noise pollution during construction. 

For more information, visit greenvillesc.gov/2250/Willard-Street-Bridge.

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