These intersection improvements are Charleston County projects funded by a 1/2 cent sales tax and are both partially within the jurisdiction of the Town of James Island and partially within the City of Charleston.
Visit the Charleston County Transportation Development project page for information and plans for both of these projects.
The Fort Johnson Road and Camp Road roundabout is an estimated $5-$6 million project with a Notice to Proceed issued on October 8, 2025.
The Fort Johnson Road and Secessionville Road traffic signal is an estimated $4.5 million project with a Notice to Proceed issued on October 8, 2025.
History:
In February 2023, the Town of James Island's arborist evaluated the trees and the reports for the roundabout; Gerard's Report
The project required the removal of two grand oak trees in the SCDOT right-of-way. Here is a report submitted by Charleston County in January of 2023.
Tree Experts Presentation to the BZA
Here is a report that was commissioned by a Town resident and submitted to the Town's BZA in November:
Here is the original tree survey from 2018 provided to Charleston County.
Natural Directions Arborist Report
The Town's Board of Zoning Appeals approved removing the two trees in January 2023.
Public Input sent to BZA regarding Special Exception to remove two trees:
- Letters in Support (for tree removal)
- Petition in Support (for tree removal)
- Letters in Opposition (against tree removal)