Phase 2 of Palmetto Commerce Interchange traffic plan to begin Sunday

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Phase 2 of the I-26 traffic plan, construction of the Palmetto Commerce Interchange project, will start on Sunday, July 14th.

There will be a series of intermittent nighttime lane closures along I-26 between US-78 and Ashley Phosphate.

This phase will shift traffic away from the median to allow crews to construct the interchange bridge. The project is designed to reduce congestion, add additional travel routes, provide access to existing and planned developments and improve overall mobility throughout
the area.

Here is a list of the closures.

Week of July 14, 2024: Single lane closure

• Work will occur Sunday night (7/14) through Thursday night (7/18)
• Crews will implement staggered eastbound and westbound single lane closures between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. throughout the week.
• This work will include milling and paving of the temporary shoulder.

Week of July 21, 2024: No work scheduled

Week of July 28, 2024: Double lane closure

• Work will occur Sunday night (7/28) through Thursday night (8/1)
• Crews will implement staggered eastbound and westbound single lane closures between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. throughout the week.
• During this time, crews will perform the lane shift work, which includes moving the barrier wall and changing the road pavement markings and striping.

As always, you’re asked to use caution when traveling through the work area and comply with traffic control signs, reduced speed limits and message board information.

For more information, please contact Charleston County Public Works at (843) 202-7600 or roads@charlestoncounty.org or visit the project website: PalmettoCommerceInterchange.com.

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