John and Katie Clairmont moved to their dream, log cabin-style home on 2 acres in Murrells Inlet six years ago.

But that dream may vanish when the South Carolina Highway 22 Extension Project undergoes construction.

The project, which has been in the works for nearly two decades, is in the public scoping stage where the initial 22 potential routes have been narrowed down to three. Two of which appear to run directly through the Clairmont’s home should they move forward.

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