Politics & Government
Asphalt Going Down on Johnnie Dodds
Overnight lane closures through June 18 as workers lay pavement, drainage pipes and curbs and gutters.

Drivers should expect to navigate through lane closures and temporary delays as construction crews continue installing underground drainage pipes, curb and gutter, and preparing and placing asphalt for the Johnnie Dodds Boulevard Improvements Project in Mount Pleasant. All construction areas will be marked with construction cones and signs.
The following previously announced work will continue through Monday, June 18:
Johnnie Dodds Boulevard Nighttime Lane Closures:
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- Drivers should expect temporary, nighttime lane closures for three miles on Johnnie Dodds Boulevard (U.S. Highway 17) from the end of the Arthur Ravenel, Jr. Bridge to I-526.
- The construction activity will occur from 9 p.m. - 6 a.m. in an effort to reduce the impact on drivers.
- The speed limit on Johnnie Dodds Boulevard is reduced from 45 mph to 35 mph in the construction zone.
East Frontage Road
Daytime Lane Closures:
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- Drivers should expect temporary, daytime lane closures on East Frontage Road from McGrath Darby Boulevard to Bowman Road.
- For areas with low traffic volumes, the construction activity could occur as early as 6 a.m. until 4 p.m. Lane closures in areas of high traffic will be delayed until 8:30 a.m.
- Drivers will have access to businesses along East Frontage Road at all times during construction.
Nighttime Road Closures:
- Drivers should expect minor, nighttime road closures from 8 p.m. - 6 a.m. due to eastbound and westbound road closures of East Frontage Road from McGrath Darby Boulevard to Bowman Road.
- The daily starting time of this closure may be delayed until 9 p.m. if traffic is heavy.
West Frontage Road
Daytime Lane Closures:
- Drivers should expect temporary, daytime lane closures on West Frontage Road from Mathis Ferry Road to Bowman Road.
- For areas with low traffic volumes, the construction activity could occur as early as 6 a.m. until 4 p.m. Lane closures in areas of high traffic will be delayed until 8:30 a.m.
- Drivers will have access to businesses along West Frontage Road at all times during construction.
Nighttime Road Closures:
- Drivers should expect minor, nighttime road closures from 8 p.m. - 6 a.m. due to eastbound and westbound road closures of West Frontage Road from Mathis Ferry Road to Bowman Road.
- The daily starting time of this closure may be delayed until 9 p.m. if traffic is heavy.
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