Charleston County plans quarterly meeting on Main Road Corridor Project

JOHNS ISLAND, S.C. (WCBD) – The Charleston County Public Works is hosting its first quarterly meeting to discuss the Main Road Corridor Segment A Project.

The meeting is scheduled Thursday, March 13 from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Saint John’s High School.

Organizers said the project team will provide updates on milestones achieved, work underway, and next steps. After their presentation, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and speak directly with the project team.

This project is funded by the 2016 Transportation Sales Tax, Segment A begins at Bees Ferry Road and continues for 2.4 miles along Main Road to River Road and Chisolm Roads.

Charleston County officials say the purpose of this project is to reduce congestion at the intersection of Savannah Highway and Main Road, increase capacity along Main Road from Bees Ferry Road to River/Chisolm Road, provide safe bicycle and pedestrian access, and improve stormwater drainage throughout the project area.

According to organizers, the project team will host quarterly public meetings to deliver status updates and answer questions throughout the duration of construction.