Segment A

US 17 and Main Road Intersection & Main Road Improvements – Bees Ferry to River Roads

Charleston County has begun procuring a Design Build Contract for Main Road Segment A. It is anticipated that that contract will be in place by 3rd Quarter 2024. Additionally, the permit application to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was submitted, and a decision is anticipated in early 2024.

May 2021 Update ⟶
March 2020 Online Meeting ⟶

Segment A of the project begins at Bees Ferry Road and continues along Main Road across US 17, ending at the intersection of River Road at Chisolm Road. Charleston County is currently advancing preliminary design work for both the widening of Main Road between Bees Ferry Road and Chisolm Road and a new interchange at the intersection of US 17 and Main Road.

Also as part of the project, the West Ashley Greenway will be extended to Bees Ferry Road.


More About Segment A

 

Project Purpose

The primary purpose of the project is to:

  • Reduce congestion/ improve capacity at the intersection of US 17 and Main Road
  • Increase capacity on Main Road from Bees Ferry Road to River Road/Chisolm Road

The secondary purpose of the project is to:

  • Provide opportunities for bicyclists and pedestrians to travel throughout the project area
  • Provide drainage and other improvements to lessen impacts to Main Road during significant storms

 

Project Look Ahead

Charleston County submitted the United States Army Corps. of Engineers (USACE) Permit Application in March 2022 and began right-of-way acquisition in the 3rd Quarter of 2023.

Upcoming milestone dates are:

  • 1st Quarter 2024 Permit Review and Decision
  • 3rd Quarter 2024 Award Design Build Contract