The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) proposes sidewalk extension along a section of SC 165 in the town of Ravenel in Charleston County, SC.

The project includes the design and installation of approximately 3,600 linear feet of five feet wide concrete sidewalk along the west side of Highway 165. This will connect an existing sidewalk in front of the Charleston County St. Paul's Service Center at 5962 Hwy 165 with a shopping area, several neighborhoods, a historic depot, and playground at Martin Street to the south.

Many residents along Hwy 165 travel by foot or using bicycles along the shoulder of the road or along the edge of the pavement to reach the shopping area. This presents a challenging and dangerous situation conflicting with vehicular traffic along this road. This can block or slow down traffic. The oldest portions of Ravenel are located along Martin and Drayton Street and the residents of these established subdivisions use Highway 165 to travel to the newer commercial areas along Savannah Highway. The construction of the sidewalk would alleviate the dangers presented by pedestrians traveling along the edge of the roadway.

The project will serve the general public and residents in the area and existing subdivisions that travel by foot or bicycle along Hwy 165 and Martin and Drayton streets.

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 05/15/26 and ends on 06/14/26

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