 Because the area has experienced rapid growth within recent years, and because of increased traffic expected from the completion of SC 31 to SC 707, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has decided to widen the highway from near Enterprise Road south of SC 544 to US 17 near the Horry–Georgetown county line.Much of the project is being funded through the one-percent Horry County sales tax increase by the 'Riding on a Penny' program.The first public meeting on the road project was held in August 2008.