| Columbia, S.C. (April 18, 2024) - The South Carolina Department of Transportation requests input from the traveling public on the following proposed transportation projects. SCDOT encourages members of the public to review project websites and provide questions, comments, or information about local historic or cultural resources. All comments received during a project comment period will be reviewed and included in the project record. Individuals who provide comments will receive responses upon request. Individuals in need of special accommodations may call 803-737-1271 or send an email to SCDOTPublicComment@scdot.org to request assistance. Individuals without access to the internet who would like to receive project information, or submit a comment, should contact the respective SCDOT Project Manager listed below. Individuals who need to speak with an interpreter should contact SCDOT at 803-724-5862 or 888-468-8081. Para hablar con un intérprete, comuníquese con SCDOT al 803-724-5862 o al número gratuito 888-468-8081. Greenville County Statewide Bridge Replacement Project - SC 288 over S. Saluda River Comment period: April 18 to May 17, 2024 How to submit comments: - Online: https://scdotgis.online/BM-D3P7
- Warren Hart, Project Manager, 955 Park Street, P.O. Box 191, Columbia, SC 29201
- Phone: 803-737-2049
- Email: HartWD@scdot.org
Pickens County Statewide Bridge Replacement Project – SC 8 over Oolenoy River Comment period: April 18 to May 17, 2024 How to submit comments: - Online: https://scdotgis.online/BM-D3P6
- Warren Hart, Project Manager, 955 Park Street, P.O. Box 191, Columbia, SC 29201
- Phone: 803-737-2049
- Email: HartWD@scdot.org
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| Columbia, S.C. (April 18, 2024) - SCDOT will hold a drop-in public involvement meeting on Thursday, May 2, 2024 regarding a proposed preventive maintenance bridge project in Greenville County. The meeting will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, 2024. The meeting will take place at Oolenoy Baptist Church located at 201 Miracle Hill Road, Pickens, SC 29671. SCDOT representatives will be available at the meeting to discuss the proposed project with members of the community. The South Carolina Department of Transportation proposes to provide bridge repair, rehabilitation, and preservation services for several statewide bridge maintenance projects. SC 288 (Pumpkintown Rd) over S. Saluda River Bridge is closed and load restricted. It is also on an expedited delivery schedule. Visit the project website for additional information https://scdotgis.online/BM-D3P7. For more information about this and other proposed SCDOT projects, please visit our public involvement meeting webpage.
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| Columbia, S.C. (April 18, 2024) - SCDOT will hold a drop-in public involvement meeting on Thursday, May 2, 2024 regarding a proposed preventive maintenance bridge projects in Pickens County. The meeting will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, 2024. The meeting will take place at Oolenoy Baptist Church located at 201 Miracle Hill Road, Pickens, SC 29671. SCDOT representatives will be available at the meeting to discuss the proposed project with members of the community. The South Carolina Department of Transportation proposes to provide bridge repair, rehabilitation, and preservation services for several statewide bridge maintenance projects. SC 8 (Pumpkintown Hwy) over Oolenoy River Bridge is closed and load restricted. It is also on an expedited delivery schedule. Visit the project website for additional information https://scdotgis.online/BM-D3P6. For more information about this and other proposed SCDOT projects, please visit our public involvement meeting webpage.
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| Columbia, S.C. (April 17, 2024) - The South Carolina Department of Transportation has closed the Mayo Road bridge over Island Creek in Spartanburg County for emergency repairs.
During the closure, traffic will be detoured utilizing Old School Road, Chesnee Highway (US 221), I-85, and Battleground Road. Mayo Road will be open to local traffic only during the closure of the bridge. The closure is expected to last approximately a month.
SCDOT appreciates the public's patience as we work to make repairs to this bridge. Remember to slow down and pay attention when driving through a work zone. 
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| Columbia, S.C. (April 16, 2024) - The South Carolina Department of Transportation will temporarily close Peachoid Road in Cherokee County beginning on April 23 as part of the ongoing widening and reconstruction of I-85. The road will be open to local traffic only. The closure is expected to last two months.
The detour route will utilize Chesnee Highway (SC 11) and Whelchel Road. A map of the detour can be found below. 
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| SCDOT to Host 20 Public Open House Meetings for the SC+EV Initiative Highlighting South Carolina’s Efforts to Enhance Electrified Mobility in the State The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will host 20 public open house meetings across the state to provide an update on the state’s efforts to support the electric vehicle (EV) industry and ecosystem as it kicks off the SC+EV Initiative.
The SC+EV Initiative will position South Carolina for the future of electrified mobility through the creation of a reliable and accessible statewide network of EV charging infrastructure.
Members of the public are encouraged to attend one of our upcoming public open houses to learn more about the SC+EV initiative, its benefits, and the forthcoming deployment of EV charging equipment along South Carolina’s major interstates. Please see the accompanying flyer sharing a map and list of all 20 public open house locations.
Attendees are encouraged to drop in anytime to the open house meetings; no formal presentations will be given.
A virtual public meeting will be held in tandem with the public open houses. Members of the public can view the virtual meeting starting April 22, 2024 at www.southcarolina-ev.com. Public comments may be submitted either in person at the meeting, through the project email, connect@southcarolina-ev.com, or by mail to SC+EV C/O SCDOT, 1201 Main Street Suite 800, Columbia, SC 29201.
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| The South Carolina Department of Transportation will conduct temporary closures of a section of Interstate I-126 Eastbound, just east of the I-26/I-126 Interchange. Weather pending, the closures will take place tonight, Saturday night, and Sunday night. On Friday and Saturday nights, impacts to interstate traffic are expected to start around 10 p.m. On Sunday night, interstate traffic impacts will begin at approximately 6 p.m.
Traffic on I-126 Eastbound will be stopped in increments of approximately 20 minutes as crews work to securely place bridge beams over the interstate. Waiting vehicles will be allowed to pass in the eastbound direction between construction work increments. Longer closure increments may take place overnight.
The closures will allow SCDOT to safely transport and set new bridge beams in their permanent location over the interstate. This is a part of SCDOT’s ongoing construction of the Carolina Crossroads Project in Richland and Lexington counties.
Local law enforcement and transportation authorities will be onsite during the closure for traffic management. Motorists may experience temporary slowdowns and stops in traffic while the closure takes place, and are advised to use caution, plan accordingly, and follow posted instructions.
The closure is subject to change in case of poor weather or other unexpected issues.
Visit scdotcarolinacrossroads.com for project information and updates.
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| Columbia, S.C. (April 11, 2024) - The South Carolina Department of Transportation will reduce traffic to a single lane on I-20 westbound in Kershaw County beginning April 14 at 8 p.m. The lane closure will be from mile point 97 (near Exit 98) to mile point 95.5 (near the Wateree River). The lane closure is expected to last until April 18. This road work is part of the I-20 over Wateree River Bridge Replacement and Swamp Overflow Bridge Rehabilitations Project. SCDOT encourages drivers to plan your drive ahead of time using SCDOT's 511 app or by visiting www.511sc.org. Remember to slow down and pay attention to crews and signs when traveling through work zones.
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| Columbia, S.C. (April 10, 2024) - The South Carolina Department of Transportation will replace the bridge on Old Wire Road West over Wolf Creek in Marlboro County. The bridge has been closed because of flood damage.
SCDOT expects construction to begin on April 15 and to be complete by fall 2025. Traffic will be detoured along a posted route using Ebenezer Road, Grant Mill Road, and Knollock Road. A map of the detour route is provided below.
SCDOT asks drivers to plan their routes in advance and to slow down and drive with caution near construction zones. 
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| Columbia, S.C. (April 9, 2024) - The South Carolina Department of Transportation held a swearing in ceremony for newly confirmed Secretary of Transportation Justin P. Powell and deputy secretaries today in front of the Department’s headquarters building. South Carolina Court of Appeals Judge Blake A. Hewitt administered the oath of office for Secretary Powell and the deputy secretaries: Rob Perry, P.E., Deputy Secretary for Engineering Karl McCottry, Deputy Secretary for Finance and Administration Brent Rewis, P.E., Deputy Secretary for Planning Jennifer Necker, Deputy Secretary for Intermodal and Freight Programs
Following the swearing in ceremony, Secretary Powell shared remarks about the Department’s continued commitment to making progress on the current 10-year plan and his vision for continuing to improve South Carolina’s transportation network well into the future.
Secretary Powell said, “The fourth quarter of the 10-year plan lies ahead of us. We need to commit ourselves to finishing strong and completing the visionary work we started in 2017. The work of building and rebuilding South Carolina’s transportation system will not be complete in 2027 when the 10-year plan wraps up. These leaders up here with me today and this team at SCDOT has the vision, the energy and the dedication to the people of this state to take us beyond what is next and into the future.”
Pictured (left to right): Deputy Secretary for Finance and Administration Karl McCottry, Deputy Secretary for Intermodal and Freight Programs Jen Necker, Deputy Secretary for Planning Brent Rewis, SCDOT Commissioner Tony K. Cox, Secretary of Transportation Justin Powell, SCDOT Commission Chair Pamela L. Christopher, SCDOT Commissioner Barnwell Fishburne, SCDOT Commission Vice Chair Max K. Metcalf, SCDOT Commissioner Gene Branham Sr., SCDOT Deputy Secretary for Engineering Rob Perry.
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