| Columbia, S.C. (October 7, 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 803-737-1304 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.
Cherokee County
SCDOT and the National Park Service (NPS) propose to construct approximately 2 miles of sidewalk along the SC 11 (Cherokee Foothills Nationals Scenic Byway) as an Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail multi-modal connection between Chesnee, SC and the Cowpens National Battlefield.
Comment period: October 23 to November 22, 2024
How to submit comments:
Mail: Adam Bodner, Project Lead, 955 Park Street, P.O. Box 191, Columbia, SC 29201 Phone: 803-737-3749 |
| The South Carolina Department of Transportation continues to clear trees, reopen roadways and assist utility crews with their operations. As that wraps up, our attention turns to cleaning storm debris from the roadside. Debris crews have already begun preparing to mobilize. Those crews will first focus their attention to interstate and primary routes. As crews progress, they will then turn their attention to secondary and state-maintained neighborhood roads.
In the 16 counties with the most impacts from the storm, SCDOT has hired contractors to perform this work while maintenance crews in those counties remain focused on operations and restoring roads that were damaged in the storm. In other impacted areas, SCDOT maintenance crews will handle debris removal, and in many of those areas, these efforts are already underway.
The 16 counties with contract debris removal in place are Abbeville, Aiken, Anderson, Barnwell, Cherokee, Edgefield, Greenville, Greenwood, Laurens, McCormick, Newberry, Oconee, Pickens, Saluda, Spartanburg, and Union. Contract pickup in these 16 counties will begin the week of October 14, 2024 to allow community members recovering from the storm time to clean up and pile debris from their property at the roadside.
SCDOT asks the public to begin piling debris on the side of the road, safely out of the roadway. This will allow crews to expedite the cleanup process. See the graphic below.
SCDOT asks that if you encounter our crews or other first responders, slow down and give them room to work. Pay attention to signs and barricades and never move or drive around them.
You can report issues on a state-maintained roadway by calling 855-467-2368.
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| The South Carolina Department of Transportation will temporarily close the right two lanes on the I-77 southbound bridge over Dave Lyle Boulevard in York County to repair the bridge deck beginning tonight at 8 p.m. We anticipate traffic impacts on Dave Lyle Boulevard (SC-122) during the lane closure. Drivers are encouraged to seek an alternate route and anticipate delays while traveling through the area.
The repairs are expected to be completed and the lane closure removed by Monday night. SCDOT asks drivers to slow down and pay attention when driving through the work zones. You can plan your route ahead of time by using SCDOT's 511 SC app or by visiting http://www.511sc.org/.
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| Columbia, S.C. (October 7, 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 the project comment period will be reviewed and included in the project record. Individuals who provide comments will receive responses upon request. Options for how to comment are listed below by county.
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.
Berkeley County Bridge on SC 45 (French Santee Road) over Echaw Creek Comment period: October 9 to November 9, 2024 Jasper County Bridge on SC 462 (Coosaw Scenic Drive) over a Tributary to Chelsea Creek Comment period: October 9 to November 9, 2024
Oconee County Bridge on SC 130 (Stamp Creek Road) over Stamp Creek Comment period: October 9 to November 9, 2024
Pickens County Bridge on SC 133 (Crowe Creek Road) over Little Crow Creek Comment period: October 9 to November 9, 2024 Williamsburg County Bridge on S-45-33 (New Zion Road) over Kingstree Swamp Comment period: October 9 to November 9, 2024 |
| Columbia, S.C. (October 2, 2024) - SCDOT will hold a drop-in public information meeting on Thursday, October 17, 2024 regarding a corridor improvement project in Florence County. The meeting will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 17, 2024. The meeting will take place at The Continuum Learning Center, located at 208 W. Main St., Lake City, SC 29560. SCDOT representatives will be available at the meeting to discuss the proposed project with members of the community. There will be no formal presentation. The South Carolina Department of Transportation proposes to conduct a corridor improvement project on U.S. 52 (Ron McNair Blvd.) from South Church Street to Elizabeth Anne Court in Lake City. SCDOT will accept public comments on this proposed project from October 3 to November 1, 2024. Visit the project website for additional information. For more information about this and other proposed SCDOT projects, please visit our public involvement meeting webpage. |
| The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks comment on the agency’s updated Public Involvement Policy. SCDOT recognizes the critical importance of public participation in the transportation decision making process and this policy outlines the departmental guidelines and practices related to public involvement. To review the draft policy, submit a comment online or learn more, visit the comment notice website.
Submit a Comment Comments will be accepted until the close of business on November 15, 2024, and should be forwarded to Ginny Jones, Public Involvement Director, SCDOT Public Engagement Office, 955 Park Street, P.O. Box 191, Columbia, S.C. 29202 or by email to SCDOTpubliccomment@scdot.org.
Please note, any information provided, including names and addresses, is subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.
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| The Lady's Island (Woods Memorial) Bridge will be closed to marine navigation, including tugs and tugs with tows, as well as vehicular traffic on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024 from 6:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. The closure is planned for the 2024 SC Shrimp Festival.
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| Columbia, S.C. (October 1, 2024) - The South Carolina Department of Transportation will permanently close the I-26 on-ramps at Bush River Road starting October 1, at 9 p.m. Drivers will use the newly constructed Colonial Life Boulevard at I-126 to access I-26 eastbound and westbound.
This permanent traffic change marks a significant milestone for the Carolina Crossroads Project. This is Step 2 of the three-step process to permanently change access to Bush River Road, to and from I-26, and make an important improvement to safety and congestion on I-26.
On Wednesday, September 18, Step 1 was completed, and the off-ramp from I-26 eastbound to Bush River Road was permanently closed. During Step 2 of the process, the on-ramps to I-26 from Bush River Road will be permanently closed, and drivers will use the new Colonial Life Boulevard on-ramps to access I-26 from Bush River Road.
Drivers should be aware of these traffic shifts and can plan their routes ahead of time by using SCDOT's 511 SC app or by visiting 511sc.org.
Step 2 Traffic Pattern Information
Access to I-26 eastbound toward Charleston from Bush River Road - Drivers traveling from Bush River Road to I-26 eastbound toward Charleston will drive to Colonial Life Boulevard and follow the signs at the interchange to connect to the I-26 flyover to Charleston.
Access to I-26 westbound toward Spartanburg from Bush River Road - Drivers traveling from Bush River Road to I-26 westbound toward Spartanburg will drive to Colonial Life Boulevard and follow the signs at the interchange to access the ramp to I-26 west.
Step 3 of this process will be the closure of the off-ramp from I-26 westbound to Bush River Road and will tentatively take place early next year.
This permanent traffic change will significantly affect how drivers navigate the area. Drivers are advised to exercise caution and follow all traffic signage as SCDOT continues to enhance the safety and accessibility of the Carolina Crossroads corridor. All dates are subject to change based on weather conditions.
Visit the project webpage (https://www.scdotcarolinacrossroads.com/) for additional project information and updates or contact us on our project hotline at 800-601-8715. 
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| Columbia, S.C. (September 30, 2024)— The South Carolina Department of Transportation is not slowing down on storm recovery and is continuing to focus on clearing roadways throughout the state.
SCDOT asks that if you encounter our crews or other first responders, slow down and give them room to work. Pay attention to signs and barricades and never move or drive around them.
You can report issues on a state-maintained roadway by calling 855-467-2368. Our Call Center is open and operating.
SCDOT is closely monitoring the conditions and potential for localized flooding following the storm. We will announce any major bridge or road closures on our website and social media platforms. At this time, there are no major closures anticipated.
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| UPDATE - Afternoon of September 29, 2024 - this bridge has been re-opened to traffic. Out of an abundance of caution, SCDOT is closing the Great Falls Highway (SC-200/SC-97) bridge over Catawba River near Great Falls, South Carolina due to the rising water levels in the area. When water levels recede, SCDOT crews will perform any necessary inspections before reopening the bridge to traffic.
Drivers should avoid the area if possible and seek alternate routes. If you are traveling in the area, stay alert for directional signs and crews working. Community members are encouraged to visit our website for updates.
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