BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Berkeley County Council voted Monday night to approve the funding of the first parts of a major infrastructure improvement program that includes the construction engineering and inspection for the Sheep Island Interchange and I-26 Widening project and the construction of a new Daniel Island roundabout.
Additional projects within the Infrastructure Improvement Program include 2008 Carryover Projects of the Clements Ferry Road widening, Henry Brown Boulevard extension and Railroad Avenue extension; 2014 Capacity Projects of Nexton Parkway, US 176 widening, the US 52 and US 176 interchange, and the Royle Road at Sangaree Parkway and Foster Creek Road at Tanners Ford Boulevard intersection improvements; major resurfacing projects of SC 45, SC 6, SC 402, Black Tom Road and Dr. Evans Road; and local dirt road paving projects.
“I commend Council for approving the first part of our plan to improve the infrastructure in Berkeley County,” said County Supervisor Bill Peagler. “This program ensures major infrastructure improvements will be made across the entire county, which will improve our residents’ quality of life and truly make Berkeley County a better place to live, work and raise a family.”
County Councilman Josh Whitley (R – Daniel Island) stressed the significant impact this program will have on his Council District.
“Traffic analysis and projected growth in District 2 highlights the need of this program, particularly that of the Clements Ferry Road improvements and the Daniel Island Drive and Seven Farms Drive roundabout,” said Whitley. “Not only will we be improving traffic efficiency, but we will also be improving safety for the residents of Berkeley County – all in the most fiscally responsible manner possible.”
The program will utilize funds provided by the Berkeley County Penny Sales Tax and state and federal funding. The total cost of the infrastructure improvement program is estimated at $215 million. Most projects are expected to be completed within four years.
“Our Administration is committed to doing all we can to have these projects started as quickly as possible,” said Peagler. “Doing so will not only address our current needs, but it will also properly prepare Berkeley County for continued growth.”
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