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By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. City salutes men who made third interchange possible State Rep. Ron Stephens presents former Bryan County Commission Chairman Jimmy Burnsed and his wife Becky, with a copy of the sign erected at the I-95 interchange at Belfast Keller. Photo by Jeff Whitten.
Former Bryan County Commission Chairman Jimmy Burnsed spent part of three decades promoting a third interchange at Belfast Keller on I-95 for Bryan County.
Former Richmond Hill Mayor Harold Fowler was credited with giving a late but substantial push “near the goal line” to make the project happen.
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By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Interchange to be named for former chairman, mayor who pushed for it
For as long as a lot of people can remember, former Bryan County Commission Chairman Jimmy Burnsed championed an I-95 interchange at Belfast Keller Road. At a critical time, former Richmond Hill Mayor Harold Fowler threw much needed city support into the project.
Officials say that’s why the Exit 82 interchange will be named the Jimmy Burnsed Interchange, and the bridge spanning I-95 will be named the Fowler-Burnsed Bridge, honoring both men for their work in turning the project into reality.