FIXING OUR ROADS: SCDOT explains 2023 project to fix major interstate
Commuters can expect to see repairs taking place on I77 northbound and southbound starting as early as March.
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INTERSTATE IMPROVEMENT: Governor, lawmakers and other officials celebrate new widening of I-26 project
“This route is literally the central nervous system of the state of South Carolina for tourism, commerce and commuters,” said Rick Todd, South Carolina Trucking Association president.
Ongoing project will widen I-26 from Irmo to Little Mountain
As part of SCDOT’s 10-Year-Plan to upgrade South Carolina highways continues, I-26 will be widened from four to six lanes between the Little Mountain and Peak exits, and will be widened from four to eight lanes between the Peak and Irmo exits. The $512 million dollar project will also include seven new overpass bridges and three reconstructed interchanges at the Little Mountain, Chapin, and Peak exits.
ELGIN EARTHQUAKES: Experts share tips and answer questions from concerned Kershaw County citizens
Five of the earthquakes have been over a magnitude of 3, with the strongest being 3.6.
Wreck on I-77 North slows traffic
A wreck off I-77 North has closed a portion of the right lane slowed traffic.
SCDOT’s hurricane evacuation lane reversal drill starts today
The South Carolina Department of Transportation is participating in a statewide hurricane evacuation lane reversal drill today.
SCDOT: Portion of Hardscrabble Road closed this week for widening project
SCDOT tells us portions of Hardscrabble Road will be closed this week for a widening project.
SCDOT, commuters prepare for major interstate construction project
Over the summer, South Carolina Department of Transportation begins the first two phases of a project known as Carolina Crossroads. It hopes to improve safety, modernize the roads. reduce traffic and accommodate for growth in the area.
SCDOT honors Greenwood maintenance employee who lost his life on the job
Names fill the Workers Memorial wall at the department’s headquarters on Park Street, representing transportation employees across the state who lost their lives on the job.
Crews continue work to repair SC roads, restore power in the state
High winds caused many trees and branches to fall on roads across the area. Downed power lines were also seen on some streets and even on some people’s yards.
