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Sep 09
SCDOT to implement temporary lane closures on US 52 in Williamsburg County for road improvements
​Columbia, S.C. (September 9, 2024)—The South Carolina Department of Transportation will begin temporary lane closures on part of US 52 from Hodges Road to Mulberry Road in Williamsburg County beginning September, 16, for road improvements. Traffic will be maintained during the lane closures. The work is expected to last until the end of December.

SCDOT anticipates that these lane closures will impact traffic and asks that drivers slow down and pay attention to signs and crews in the work zone. A map of the affected area is below.

You can plan your route ahead of time by using SCDOT's 511 SC app or by visiting 511sc.org. If you can't avoid the area, SCDOT asks that you use caution and slow down when driving near crews.

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Sep 09
SCDOT to temporarily close SC 261 over Penny Royal Creek in Georgetown County for repairs

Columbia, S.C. (September 9, 2024) - The South Carolina Department of Transportation will temporarily close SC 261 over Penny Royal Creek in Georgetown County to make culvert repairs beginning September 16. The road is expected to reopen by the end of October.


As part of this closure, a detour route will be implemented using Choppee Road and Carvers Bay Road. A map of the detour can be found below. Please note that SC 261 will be open to local traffic only during the closure, except at the bridge site.


SCDOT asks the public to slow down and pay attention when driving through the work zone. You can plan your route ahead of time by using SCDOT's 511 SC app or by visiting 511sc.org. If you can't avoid the area, SCDOT asks that you use caution and slow down when driving near crews.



Sep 09
SCDOT to hold a drop-in public information meeting in Greenville County

Columbia, S.C. (September 9, 2024) - SCDOT will hold a drop-in public information meeting on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 regarding a bridge maintenance project in Greenville County.

 

The meeting will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. The meeting will take place at the Five Forks Baptist Church located at 112 Batesville Road Simpsonville, SC 29681. 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 provide broad and cost effective bridge repairs to the load restricted bridge identified at SC 146 over Enoree River. Visit the project website for additional information https://scdotgis.online/D3-P4.

 

For more information about this and other proposed SCDOT projects, please visit our public involvement meeting webpage.


Sep 09
SCDOT to temporarily close and detour part of Riverview Road in York County for construction

Columbia, S.C. (September 9, 2024)—The South Carolina Department of Transportation will temporarily close and detour part of Riverview Road in York County beginning on September 16 for construction that is part of the York County's Riverview Road widening project.


Riverview Road will be closed between Cherry Road and Celanese Road. Access to businesses will be maintained. The road is expected to be reopened by the end of October.


As part of the closure, a detour will be put in place using Celanese Road and Cherry Road. A map of the detour can be found below.



Sep 06
SCDOT to implement temporarily single-lane closures on I-77 Northbound in Chester County for bridge work

Columbia, S.C. (September 6, 2024) - The South Carolina Department of Transportation will implement two temporary, single-lane closures on I-77 Northbound in Chester County beginning Monday, September 9, at 6 p.m. The temporary closures are expected to last until Wednesday afternoon.


The closures will happen in the right lane of I-77 Northbound, starting at mile marker 52 and ending just north of the bridge over Little Rocky Creek. The second lane closure will begin at mile marker 55 and will end just north of the bridge over Rocky Creek. A map of the affected areas is below.


SCDOT asks the public to slow down and pay attention when driving through the work zone. You can plan your route ahead of time by using SCDOT's 511 SC app or by visiting 511sc.org. If you can't avoid the area, SCDOT asks that you use caution and slow down when driving near crews.



Sep 06
SCDOT Requests Comments on Proposed Bridge Projects

Columbia, S.C. (September 6, 2024) - The South Carolina Department of Transportation requests input from the traveling public on proposed bridge repair, rehabilitation, and preservation services as a part of the Statewide Bridge Preventative Maintenance Program. 


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 a 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.


Anderson County

Bridge Maintenance Project on SC 413 over Jordan Creek



Comment period: September 9 to October 9, 2024

How to submit comments:


Laurens County

Bridge Maintenance Project on S-30-314 (Langston Road) over Tylerville Creek


Comment period: September 9 to October 9, 2024

How to submit comments:


McCormick County

Bridge Maintenance Project on SC 823 Bridge over Lott Creek 


Comment period: September 9 to October 9, 2024

How to submit comments:


Pickens County

Bridge Maintenance Project on S-39-270 (Winding Creek Rd) over Fifteen Mile Creek


Comment period: September 9 to October 9, 2024

How to submit comments:


Spartanburg County

Bridge Maintenance Project on S-42-191 (Bryant Rd) over Branch of Lawsons Fork Creek


Comment period: September 9 to October 9, 2024

How to submit comments:

Sep 06
SCDOT to temporarily close Siebert Road in Newberry County for repairs

Columbia, S.C. (September 6, 2024) - The South Carolina Department of Transportation will temporarily close Siebert Road in Newberry County for repairs beginning Monday, September 9. The road is expected to be reopened by the end of the week.


A map of the closure can be found below. Please note that the road will be open to local traffic only during the repairs.


SCDOT asks the public to slow down and pay attention when driving through the work zone. You can plan your route ahead of time by using SCDOT's 511 SC app or by visiting 511sc.org. If you can't avoid the area, SCDOT asks that you use caution and slow down when driving near crews.



Sep 05
SCDOT to implement temporary lane closures on Islands Causeway in Beaufort County for paving

Columbia, S.C. (September 5, 2024) - The South Carolina Department of Transportation will implement temporary lane closures on Islands Causeway from US 21 to White Horse Road in Beaufort County beginning on September 6. These closures will take place daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. until the end of September.


Traffic will be maintained during the lane closures. Drivers are asked to pay attention to traffic control signs in the area and expect delays when entering and exiting the Lady's Island Bridge. A map of the area where the lane closures will take place is below.


SCDOT asks the public to slow down and pay attention when driving through the work zone. You can plan your route ahead of time by using SCDOT's 511 SC app or by visiting 511sc.org. If you can't avoid the area, SCDOT asks that you use caution and slow down when driving near crews.



Sep 04
SCDOT to implement temporary, nighttime lane closures on US 17 in Charleston County

Columbia, S.C. (September 4, 2024) - The South Carolina Department of Transportation will implement temporary, nighttime lane closures on US 17 (Savannah Highway) from Wesley Drive to Lockwood Avenue and on part of SC 61 from US 17 North to SC 30, beginning Tuesday, September 3 at 9 p.m.


The closures will take place between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. Sunday through Thursday. Traffic will be reduced to one lane. Closures will allow crews to complete paving work.


These nighttime, temporary closures are expected to last a month. However, crews will be in different areas and closures will differ from night to night. Drivers are asked to follow signs that will be posted on the affected routes.


SCDOT asks the public to slow down and pay attention to signs when driving through the work zone. You can plan your route ahead of time by using SCDOT's 511 SC app or by visiting 511sc.org. If you can't avoid the area, SCDOT asks that you use caution and slow down when driving near crews.


Sep 04
SCDOT to hold a drop-in public involvement meeting in Anderson County

Columbia, S.C. (September 4, 2024) - SCDOT will hold a drop-in public information meeting on Thursday, September 19, 2024 regarding an intersection improvement project in Anderson County.

The meeting will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 19, 2024. The meeting will take place at Calvary Baptist Church, located at 8008 Liberty Highway, Liberty, SC 29657. 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 improve the intersection at US 178 (Liberty Highway) at S-73 (Baugh Road) and S-27 (Ruhmah Road) in Anderson County. The proposed improvements include creating a roundabout at the current intersection. Visit the project website for additional information.

For more information about this and other proposed SCDOT projects, please visit our public involvement meeting webpage.

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