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This video is from 11 months ago, but it gives a sense of the size of this EV plant.
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November 13, 2026 at 12:30 AM
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City of Charleston, SCDOT to Mark 100 Years of Ashley River Memorial Bridge holycitysinner.com/news/city-of...
City of Charleston, SCDOT to Mark 100 Years of Ashley River Memorial Bridge
Charleston Mayor William Cogswell and South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Secretary Justin Powell will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Ashley River Memorial Bridge on Monday, No...
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November 6, 2026 at 11:12 PM
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TODAY'S TOP HEADLINES: SCDOT says restoration efforts are nearing completion on the Ben Sawyer Bridge after another overnight closure for repairs was completed Monday morning, gas prices dropped statewide as seasonal demand shifts, and local multilingual learning gains are set to be highlighted.
November 9, 2026 at 1:40 PM
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The department will be closing the lanes for maintenance and inspections. Where to expect the work zones.
SCDOT to conduct temporary lane closures on US 501 in Horry County. See where
The department will be closing the lanes for maintenance and inspections. Where to expect the work zones.
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November 9, 2026 at 9:20 PM
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I live in this neighborhood. This option would take out 35 if not more homes along with the main entrance and community pool, a grocery store, gas station and possibly 2 churches; as well as dumping into a heavily congested intersection that has numerous accidents daily.
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Route 3 for proposed SC-22 extension raises displacement fears at Farm at Timberlake
A proposed SC-22 extension to ease traffic and improve hurricane evacuation could cut through Myrtle Beach’s Farm at Timberlake, displacing families. SCDOT narrowed options to three routes; public mee...
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November 12, 2026 at 10:31 PM
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The Georgia Avenue traffic-calming project is set to move forward, but concerns over the shift to parallel parking could impact downtown businesses—what's the council's plan?

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Georgia Avenue traffic‑calming moves toward contractor selection amid heated debate over parallel parking
City staff and consultant Kimley‑Horn told the North Augusta council the Georgia Avenue traffic‑calming project has a SCDOT permit and bids due Nov. 12, with contract approval targeted for Nov. 16; several council members raised concerns that converting angle parking to parallel parking could hurt downtown businesses and reduce spaces.
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November 11, 2026 at 5:48 PM
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Bluffton's workforce-housing project is just weeks away from breaking ground, but two critical approvals stand in the way!

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Bluffton workforce-housing project near start once DOT and water authority finish approvals, developer says
Developer Herb Kirschman told Beaufort County’s Affordable Housing Committee two final approvals — an SCDOT encroachment permit and a Beaufort Jasper Water & Sewer final walk-through — remain. He said materials and labor are ordered and construction could start within weeks.
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November 6, 2026 at 6:56 PM
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SCDOT has reopened the Pace Bridge Road bridges over and near the South Saluda River after completing replacement projects more than a month ahead of schedule. https://www.wspa.com/news/two-upstate-bridges-reopen-ahead-of-schedule/ 
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November 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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SCDOT approves traffic signal at Highway 90 ramp after teen’s fatal crash #scnews
SCDOT approves traffic signal at Highway 90 ramp after teen’s fatal crash
The South Carolina Department of Transportation has approved a stop-and-go traffic signal at the ramp connecting Highway 90 and Highway 22 eastbound after a crash in February that led to the death of 15-year-old Ava Holland.
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November 3, 2026 at 11:02 PM
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James Island residents heard updates on traffic, flooding and growth as Charleston Mayor William Cogswell brought the city’s State of Our City series to the island. Read more: https://bit.ly/3WvXdVe
A person at a podium addresses an audience seated in rows of chairs inside a room with light blue walls, red and blue sound panels, and a curtained stage. Another person stands beside the podium gesturing with hands. Notices are pinned on a board to the right. A presentation slide displays a list of road projects. The title reads "INTERSECTION UNDERWAY." The projects include "Maybank Hwy. and Folly Rd." marked by "SCDOT," "Folly Road sidewalk, Ellis Creek to Walmart," and "8 James Island streets on the resurfacing list," both marked by "COUNTY. A community meeting is taking place in a gymnasium with a speaker at a podium pointing to a presentation screen that displays a map. Seated attendees face the speaker, while two individuals appear to be in conversation at the back of the room. The room has a stage with a "James Island" banner on the wall.
November 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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Today, SCDOT “stroads” like Pleasantburg are among Greenville’s most dangerous roads. They try to function as both high-speed highways and city streets.

We could change that by designing for people, not just vehicle throughput. Same street. Different priorities.
November 2, 2026 at 5:41 PM
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Greenville’s city penny tax list includes a $5M congestion-relief project for Pleasantburg Drive (Tier 2).

Since it’s a state highway, redesigning it would require a partnership with SCDOT. What could that partnership build using the NACTO Urban Street Design Guide?
November 2, 2026 at 5:41 PM
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SCDOT launched a new transportation survey for South Carolinians as it works on a new plan for transit in the state. Take it! (h/t Stephen Sykes)
Statewide Transit Plan
Statewide Transit Plan
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October 31, 2026 at 2:01 AM
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SCDOT will be once again be closing the Ben Sawyer Bridge to vehicular traffic Saturday, as crews work to conduct repairs.
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October 30, 2026 at 4:13 PM
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After a staggering 54 crashes at the SC 41 and Reflectance Drive intersection, officials are pushing for a life-saving roundabout to dramatically reduce accidents and injuries.

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SCDOT recommends roundabout at SC 41 and Reflectance Drive after 54 crashes
SCDOT presented crash data showing 54 crashes (48 right-angle) from Jan 2023 to July 4, 2026, including 23 injuries and one fatality, and recommended a single-lane roundabout (HSIP-funded, estimated $4.3M); the committee approved the municipal consent agreement to proceed with local coordination.
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October 29, 2026 at 1:08 PM
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The Fort Mill Town Council has taken a significant step towards a new commercial development, approving the first reading for an 8.254-acre site that promises restaurants, small businesses, and vital traffic improvements.

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Fort Mill council approves first reading to annex 8.254‑acre Holbrook/Parkway site
Council approved the first reading to annex and rezone about 8.254 acres at Holbrook Road and Fort Mill Parkway to highway commercial, with staff and the applicant saying required traffic mitigation and an encroachment process with SCDOT will be used to limit impacts; a second reading is required for final adoption.
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October 29, 2026 at 3:22 AM
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Batesburg-Leesville is set to transform its streets with an $8 million U.S. DOT grant aimed at enhancing safety and accessibility for pedestrians!

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Town details $8 million Safe Streets grant and prioritizes intersection, sidewalk work
A town consultant told council the 2024 $8 million U.S. DOT Safe Streets grant will fund intersection realignment and sidewalk extensions, with early focus on Columbia Avenue at Lee and portions of Main Street; SCDOT and Central Midlands COG collaboration added roughly $500,000 for a Mitchell–Ravenside gap. Council asked about business impacts and drainage.
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October 29, 2026 at 10:36 AM
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Feedback requested on South Carolina rural road safety program
SCDOT asks for public input on rural road safety improvements
The South Carolina Department of Transportation is asking for input on the agency’s Rural Road Safety Program, an project aimed at reducing traffic deaths.
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October 26, 2026 at 11:30 PM
abcnews4.com
Drivers heading to or from Sullivan’s Island will need to plan for a late-night bridge closure as maintenance work is scheduled on the Ben Sawyer Bridge Monday evening.
SCDOT to close Ben Sawyer Bridge tonight for maintenance, urges use of IoP Connector
Drivers heading to or from Sullivan’s Island will need to plan for a late-night bridge closure as maintenance work is scheduled on the Ben Sawyer Bridge Monday
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October 26, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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The drop-in meeting is scheduled for 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at Hillview Baptist Church, 1974 Jefferson Davis Highway, in Graniteville.
SCDOT to discuss plans to replace two Aiken County bridges
AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) — The South Carolina Department of Transportation will hold a public open house Thursday to discuss plans to replace two bridges in Aiken County. The meeting will cover th…
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October 26, 2026 at 12:56 PM
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The Jasper County Council is set to tackle a crucial discussion about funding for Exit 3 at a virtual meeting—what's at stake?

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Extended contribution for Exit 3 term sheet before Jasper County Council
The Jasper County Council is scheduled to discuss an extended contribution for an Exit 3 term sheet requested by the Infrastructure Bank and SCDOT at a virtual special called meeting on Oct. 26, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.; the agenda lists no dollar amount or staff report.
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October 25, 2026 at 4:29 PM
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SCDOT to begin work to relocate Farrow Road and Wilson Boulevard during construction of I-77 interchange #scnews
SCDOT to begin work to relocate Farrow Road and Wilson Boulevard during construction of I-77 interchange
SCDOT will begin work to relocate Farrow Road and Wilson Boulevard (US-21) as part of the construction of the new interchange at Exit 26.
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October 23, 2026 at 3:38 PM
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City officials stress that new developments on Woodruff Road must address traffic impacts before they can open their doors, ensuring community safety remains a top priority.

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City staff: code and safety require mitigation before occupancy on Woodruff Road
City attorneys, the city manager and engineering staff told the BZA that the Greenville development code authorizes requiring traffic mitigation and completion prior to occupancy for intensifying uses on busy corridors; they cited SCDOT coordination and the TIA review process.
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October 24, 2026 at 7:03 AM
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Norway Road bridge likely to reopen by end of 2026, SCDOT says

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SCDOT expects to finish replacing the SC 332 Norway Road bridge over Willow Swamp in Orangeburg County by year’s end, ending a lengthy detour. ORANGEBURG, S.C. — Drivers who’ve been adding 15 to 20 …
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SCDOT expects to finish replacing the SC 332 Norway Road bridge over Willow Swamp in Orangeburg County by year’s end, ending a lengthy detour.
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October 23, 2026 at 5:26 AM
thestate.com
SCDOT seeks public input on a 25-year statewide transit plan. Residents have until Nov. 20 to respond.
Can you take a bus to work, or the doctors? Here’s the time to voice your thoughts
SCDOT seeks public input on a 25-year statewide transit plan. Residents have until Nov. 20 to respond.
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October 22, 2026 at 10:10 AM