William Earle Berne Beltway
Named in 1980 by the South Carolina State Highways and Public Transportation Commission in recognition of Dr. Berne’s distinguished service during three terms as a member of the Highway Commission representing the Fifth Highway District (Richland and Kershaw Counties) 1960 ~ 64, 1968 ~ 72, 1976 ~ 1980, And three terms as Chairman, 1964, 1970 ~ 71, 1979 ~ 80. He was named in 1980 by the Commission as Honorary Chairman for life.
Dr. Berne was one of several individuals whose efforts were instrumental in the allocation to South Carolina of 75 miles of I-77 in 1968 and in the designation in 1976 of a portion of the Southeastern Beltway as part of the Interstate Highway System.
Marker is at the intersection of William Earle Berne Beltway (Interstate 77 at milepost 6) and Shop Road, on the right when traveling south on William Earle Berne Beltway.
Courtesy hmdb.org
