Category: Travel

Main Road Delays 11/17/15

On October 31 we posted a communication from the Charleston County Development Department.  It stated that Main Road by Route 17 would be undergoing construction for two weeks and to expect delays.

Mike Gorski reported that this morning at 5:30 am  they were still working on the paving and traffic was stopped.  He was on his way to the airport and had to go around through James Island to get there in time.

We have not received any information about why they are still working on the road nor how much longer they will be.  We will keep you advised if we hear anything.  If anyone has further information, please share it with us.

In the meantime, if you have an early flight or appointment or will be coming home after 9:00, please be advised that there may still be delays.

Submitted by Tidelines Staff

Main Road Lane Closures Oct 17 and 18

Lanes on Main Road near Route 17 will be temporarily closed over the weekend according to Live 5 News.

Crews from the Department of Transportation will be working on drainage improvements between Morse Avenue and Marshfield Road which will cause temporary lane closures.

Charleston County spokesperson Natalie Hauff advised motorists that Saturday and Sunday between 5 a.m. and 5 p.m are the scheduled times for the work.

The report does not state whether both lanes will be closed at the same time or if they will alternate the lane closures.

If any Seabrooker travels that road and has an update, please let Tidelines know and we can pass that information on.

For more information click on the link http://www.live5news.com/category/297943/traffic-news

Submitted by Tidelines Staff

 

Road Diversion from Bohicket Rd

Two Seabrookers have written in to say that they were diverted from Bohicket Road through Edenvale  Rd to River Road.  They couldn’t tell what was causing the problem.

Needless to say, the traffic on River Road as well as Maybank Rd is heavy.  As people working on the island try to leave this afternoon, it might be even heavier.

There is nothing on the DOT website, but we will monitor this.

UPDATE: Commenters are indicating the road is now reopened.

Submitted by Tidelines Staff

County Council Acts on “Flyover”

At the 29 September meeting of Charleston County Council,  approval was given to the Finance Committee recommendation to begin negotiations for termination of the existing contract with SC DOT relating to the proposed “superstreet” at the intersection of US 17 and Main Rd.

Council also approved a motion outlining Council’s guidance for objectives related to the approved negotiations including: (i) termination of the existing contract to release the $1.5M committed by Charleston County; (ii) widening of Main Road between Bees Ferry Road and the Main Road intersection with River Road; (iii) address of drainage issues of Main Road that resulted in recent flooding; (iv) application of the released $1.5 M to start of design work, environmental impact studies and the like preparatory for construction of a separated grade renovation (overpass) of the US 17 and Main Road intersection.

It was noted that until a design is proposed for which costs can be developed, Charleston County can not pursue funding for construction.

Submitted by John Gregg