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Lane Closures Along I-26E in Berkeley County Planned

COUNTY, S.C.–Conti Enterprises, Inc., in conjunction with the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT), recently announced the following lane closures on I-26 eastbound from mile marker 188 to mile marker 191. The lane closures are necessary to allow for girder erection activities across the eastbound lanes of the interstate. The schedule is as follows: I-26 Eastbound Right and Left Lanes […]

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Coroner ID’s SCDOT Worker Who Died After Falling on Ice, Snow

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The Berkeley County Coroner’s Office has identified the SCDOT worker who died after slipping on the ice during last week’s snowy weather. The employee’s name is Clyde McCants, 65, of Bonneau. On Friday, January 5 at 8 a.m. is when McCants slipped and fell on the ice and snow, stated Coroner Bill Salisbury. The accident happened in the DOT […]

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Goose Creek Debris Collection Update

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Hurricane Matthew storm debris collection in the City of Goose Creek is being conducted by three agencies: Berkeley County, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT), and the City of Goose Creek. Berkeley County has activated a storm debris removal contract. The contractor is mobilizing work crews. This contract is for the removal of debris resulting from Hurricane […]

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SCDOT: At Least 338 Roads & 14 Bridges Closed In S.C.

According to the South Carolina Department of Transportation, at least 338 roads and 14 bridges are closed in South Carolina. Due to ongoing flooding and areas that have not been assessed, motorists are urged to avoid travel until conditions improve and roads are cleared. “Conditions are still hazardous with the possibility of trees, debris, and downed power lines blocking roads,” […]

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SCDOT Prepares For Tropical Storm

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has preparations underway for what is now Tropical Depression #9. However, forecasters are currently predicting the depression will strengthen into a tropical storm before reaching South Carolina late Thursday night and on into Friday. SCDOT Maintenance units across the state are currently preparing their staffing plans, checking their road-clearing equipment for readiness and […]

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Phase 1 Of The Clements Ferry Road Widening Project Underway

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–The advance clearing has begun on Phase 1 of the Clements Ferry Road Widening Project. The first phase includes widening approximately 3.6 miles of Clements Ferry Road from I-526 to Jack Primus Road. It will also include two travel lanes in each direction plus center turn lane or raised planted median. A multi-purpose trail will be located on […]

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Cypress Gardens bridge to be completed in two weeks

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.—According to Tom Smith, emergency preparedness director for Berkeley County, SCDOT officials say that the Cypress Gardens bridge is expected to be completed by September 30th. “I am putting a star on my calendar on Monday, Sept 29th, marking when I project the bridge will be complete, and Tuesday, September 30th, when I plan to resume driving up […]