The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) proposes to replace the US 15 Southbound bridge over the Pocotaligo River in Sumter County.

The proposed improvements include replacing the existing southbound bridge over Pocotaligo River and roadway to meet current design and safety standards.

The purpose of the project is to correct the structural deficiencies associated with the existing US 15 Southbound bridge over the Pocotaligo River to meet current design standards. In an effort to expedite the time frame of the project and reduce construction impacts at this site, this will require closing the bridge and detouring traffic onto the Northbound bridge.

**Structurally Deficient is a status used to describe a bridge that has one or more structural defects that require attention. This status does not mean the bridge is unsafe for vehicle traffic.**

While engineering will take time, we will continue to provide updates on the progress of the project via this project page. Be sure to hit the "follow" button at the top of this page to receive direct notifications sent to your inbox. Opportunity for public comment will occur during the engineering design phase.The Comment period starts on 03/23/26 and ends on 04/22/26

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