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Project #2 US Route 78

US 78 Phase 3 Environmental Assessment documents are now available for review:

Environmental Assessment

Appendix J - Cultural Resources Survey Report

Appendix K - 3A Protected Species Report

Appendix L - 3B Protected Species Report

Appendix M - 3A Wetlands Technical Report

Appendix N - 3B Wetlands Technical Report

Appendix O - Noise Impact Technical Report

Appendix P - Transportation Planning Study

Appendix Q - Culvert Analysis

Appendix R - Hazardous Waste Survey

Appendix S - Public Info Meeting Documents

Appendix T - ACE Meeting Notes

Hard copies of these Environmental Assessment documents are available for public review at the Dorchester County Human Services Building, 500 N. Main Street, Summerville, SC 29483. Please call (843) 832-0043 in advance for access to them.

Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Grant Application for US 78 road improvements.

Proposed Improvements to US 78 Phase 3 Public Information Meeting was held December 15, 2016 at Alston Middle School. The meeting had a drop-in format with displays for viewing.

The purpose for the meeting was to provide information and solicit feedback to include gathering information from the public or any interested organization on historic or cultural resources in the area of the proposed improvements to US 78 Phase 3 from 0.68 miles northwest of Orangeburg Road (S-18-22) to 0.43 miles southeast of Berlin G. Myers Parkway (SC 165). Members of DCTA, its Consultant, and engineering personnel from SCDOT were available to discuss the project with interested citizens on an individual basis. US 78 Phase 3 Public Info Meeting Handout US 78 Phase 3 Public Info Meeting Exhibits

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

PHASE 1 (COMPLETED)

From near S-18-167 (Sugarhill Road) in St. George to approximately 0.8 miles west of US 178, resurface and provide 4-foot paved shoulders and 6-foot grass shoulders.
Construct 3-lane section with curb & gutter on both sides and sidewalk on one side (resident side) through town of Dorchester.
Length - 11.47 miles.

PHASE 2

From approximately 0.8 miles west of US 178 to approximately 0.5 miles west of SC 27 North, resurface and provide 4-foot paved shoulders and 6-foot grass shoulders.
From approximately 0.5 miles west of SC 27 North, begin Passing Area to approximately 0.2 miles east of SC 173, widen from 2 to 5 lanes, and provide 4-foot paved shoulders and 6-foot grass shoulders.
From 0.2 miles east of SC 173, taper from 5 lanes to 3 lanes. Construct a 3-lane section with 4-foot paved and 6-foot grass shoulders to approximately 0.15 miles east of S-18-630 ( Campbell Thicket Road).
Realign intersection with US 178, providing left and right turn lanes.
Provide left turn lane from US 78 onto US 178.
Construct new road to Water Wheel Road and align with entrance for Green Acres. Provide left turn lane from US 78 onto Water Wheel Road.
Possible construction of turning lanes at landfill. This is to be determined at a later date.
Length – 7.0 miles.

PHASE 3

From approximately 0.15 miles east of S-18-630 to 0.5 miles west of S-18-22 ( Orangeburg Road), resurface and provide 4-foot paved and 6-foot grass shoulders.
From 0.5 miles west of S-18-22 to approximately 0.2 miles west of S-18-58 ( Jedburg Road), begin widening from 2 to 5 lanes with 4-foot paved and 6-foot grass shoulders.
From approximately 0.2 miles west of S-18-58 to S-18-165 ( W. Richardson Avenue), widen from 2 to 5 lanes curb & gutter section, accommodating bicycles and providing sidewalk on one side only.
Length – 6.06 miles.

PROJECTED CONSTRUCTION START DATES