News Release
November 30, 2015
Release Number: 3994
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 and daytime traffic shift starts for the Harbor View Road Improvements project
Charleston County Government announces nighttime lane closures will continue Monday, November 30. A daytime traffic shift will start on Tuesday, December 1 and will continue through Friday, December 11. Utility crews will be working on Harbor View Road near the Harris Teeter (across from Lake Frances Drive) to relocate SCE&G gas lines for the Harbor View Road Improvements project.
Crews will also be working on Harbor View Road for the Harbor View Road Improvements project. All work is weather permitting.
Nov. 30 – Dec. 11
Nighttime lane closures on Harbor View Road
- The work will occur between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. Sunday through Thursday 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.
Daytime Traffic Shift on Harbor View Road
- Daytime traffic shift near the Harris Teeter.
- Traffic shift will eliminate the center turn lane near the Harris Teeter (across from Lake Frances Drive).
- Motorist will be able to travel in both directions on Harbor View Road during the traffic shift.
- The traffic shift will be active until all work is complete by SCE&G.
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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