Plan Ahead for Johnnie Dodds Closures

Charleston County Government announces updates to a continuing traffic alert as part of the Johnnie Dodds Boulevard Improvements Project in Mount Pleasant.

Through Friday, Sept. 9, crews will continue installing underground drainage pipes, curb and gutter, and preparing and placing asphalt. All construction areas will be marked with construction cones and signs.

Johnnie Dodds Boulevard Nighttime Lane Closures

• 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 will be reduced from 45 mph to 35 mph in the construction zone when crews are working. Temporary signs will alert the public of the speed limit reduction.

 East Frontage Road Daytime Lane Closures

• Drivers should expect temporary, daytime lane closures on East Frontage Road from McGrath Darby Boulevard to Bowman Road.
• The construction activity will occur from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Drivers will have access to businesses along East Frontage Road at all times during construction.            

West Frontage Road Daytime Lane Closures

• Drivers should expect temporary, daytime lane closures on West Frontage Road from Mathis Ferry Road to Bowman Road.
• The construction activity will occur from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Drivers will have access to businesses along West Frontage Road at all times during construction.

East Frontage Road 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 may be delayed until 9 p.m. if traffic is heavy.

West Frontage Road 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 may be delayed until 9 p.m. if traffic is heavy.

Drivers traveling through the construction zones are asked to be aware of equipment and crews working in the area. Alternative routes are recommended if possible. The public is also asked to notice traffic control signs, reductions in speed limit and message board information, and to note that all road work is dependent on the weather.

The goal of the project, which is expected to be completed in the fall of 2012, is to improve the traffic flow in and out of Mount Pleasant, especially before and after school and work hours.

The project is funded by the Charleston County Transportation Sales Tax and managed by Charleston County Government, in close coordination with the Town of Mount Pleasant and the S.C. Department of Transportation.

The public can get up-to-date project information, including construction status and traffic alerts, online at http://www.ccroadwise.org/johnnie_dodds.html.