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SOUTHERN CONNECTOR PASSES ANOTHER MILESTONE
The 25 millionth transaction passes through as roadway celebrates record usage.

Greenville, SC - September 15, 2006 - Today marked a special milestone in the life of Greenville’s Southern Connector. The 25 millionth transaction was Ms. Cindy Adams of Simpsonville, who passed through at approximately 10:50 A.M., on September 15, 2006 highlighting the Connectors recent success, as traffic is up 17% for the month, compared to September, 2005. Ms. Adams, a “PalPass” member since the Connector opened in March, 2001, will receive $500 in free tolls and a $100 gift certificate to Rick Erwin’s West End Grill.

“As the Southern Connector continues to provide an alternative to busy I-85 and I-385 for area residents and travelers, we are thrilled today to continue this achievement by celebrating the 25 millionth transaction,” said Peter Femia, executive vice president/ general manager of the Connector 2000 Association. “With traffic increasing and economic development taking shape, we look forward to years of future success as many more customers utilize our roadway.”

The 16-mile Southern Connector was opened eight and a half 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.

The Southern Connector has been a dream of Upstate South Carolina officials for some 30 years as they sought a way to help relieve congestion on area Interstate highways 85 and 385 and to open up a significant portion of Southern Greenville County to economic development.

For more information, call 1-866-PAL-PASS.