Description
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) proposes to improve the intersection of US 17 Alt. at S-13 (Central Ave.) in Dorchester County.
Project Information
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Potential Improvements
The proposed improvements include creating a roundabout at the current intersection.
Purpose and Need
The purpose of this project is to improve safety at the intersection of US 17 Alt. @ S-13 through engineering solutions identified to reduce the frequency and severity of crashes.
The need for the project was identified through traffic data collection and historic crash reporting. A recent study of intersections converted to roundabouts from the SCDOT Traffic Safety Office has shown a reduction in injury crashes by 79% and total crashes by 66%.
Estimated Schedule
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Timeline item 1 - incomplete
Right of Way Aquisition
Early 2026
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Timeline item 2 - incomplete
Construction
Mid 2027
Construction Duration - Approximately 18 Months
