News Release

November 2, 2015

Release Number: 3988

MEDIA CONTACT Shawn Smetana, Public Information Officer Phone: (843) 958-4007 / Fax: (843) 958-4004 Email: ssmetana@charlestoncounty.org

Project website: http://roads.charlestoncounty.org/projects/harborviewroad/

Traffic Alert: Nighttime Lane Closures continue for the Harbor View Road Improvements project

Charleston County Government announces nighttime lane closures will continue November 2. Crews will

be working on Harbor View Road for the Harbor View Road Improvements project. All work is weather permitting.

November 2 – November 20:

• Nighttime lane closures will occur on Harbor View Road.

• The work will occur between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. Sunday through Thursday nights and between 7 p.m. and 8 a.m. Friday through Saturday nights.

• Flagmen will be on site to control traffic.

• At no time will the entire roadway be blocked to traffic.

• Drivers will have access to businesses and residential properties along Harbor View Road at all times.

• At least one lane will remain open to traffic under flagging operations.

• Drivers traveling through the project’s construction zone are asked to be aware of equipment and crews working in the area at all times.

The purpose of the Harbor View Road Improvements project is to improve traffic flow and safety on Harbor View Road and to provide adequate bicycle and pedestrian facilities. The scheduled completion of the project is expected in fall 2016.

The project will include the addition of a center two-way left turn lane between North Shore Drive and Affirmation Boulevard, the addition of right turn lanes at major intersections, the addition of traffic signals at Fort Sumter Drive and Mikell Drive, the construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Harbor View Road and Fort Johnson Road and the addition of pedestrian and bicycle facilities.

Visit the official website at http://roads.charlestoncounty.org for public meeting notices and up-to-date news and information about all Charleston County Transportation Sales Tax road projects. Anyone with questions about the project can call Charleston County’s Transportation Development Department at (843) 202-6140.

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FEMA Mitigation Advisers Offer Guidance to Flood Survivors in Charleston County

Release date: 

October 29, 2015

Release Number: 

FEMA-4241-DR NR 022

COLUMBIA, S.C. – As South Carolinians rebuild and repair after the recent historic floods, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and local home improvement stores have teamed up to provide free information, tips and literature on making homes stronger and safer.

FEMA mitigation specialists will be on hand in Charleston County to answer questions and offer home improvement tips to prevent and lessen damage from future disasters. Most of the information is geared towards do-it-yourself work and general contractors.

Also on hand will be FEMA’s disaster survivor assistance teams to answer questions and provide guidance on available federal help.

Advisers will be available in James Island today through Nov. 3. Hours and location are as follows:

Charleston County: Lowe’s located at 770 Daniel Ellis Drive in James Island (Thursday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Monday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; and Tuesday, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

Mitigation teams will also have free reference booklets in English and Spanish on protecting your home from flood damage. More information about strengthening property can be found at fema.gov/what-mitigation.

The Town of James Island Town Council will meet on Wednesday, October 28 from 3-5 p.m. at the Town Hall, 1238B Camp Road, to interview three firms that submitted RFQ's for its Pinckney Park project. The companies are: Stantec, JLA, and Hussey Gay Bell. No votes will be taken.

The November Neighborhood Council meeting will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the Town Hall. This meeting was rescheduled due to the Thanksgiving Holidays. There will be no meeting in December.