Charleston County RoadWise News Release

A Program of Charleston County Government

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Cheryl Harleston, Charleston County RoadWise Public and Media Relations

Phone: (843) 329-0050, Extension 2512

Email: Charleston@ccroadwise.org


Release Number: 2796

Release Date: May 16, 2007

Over 100 Roadway Projects Completed So Far with Transportation "Half-Cent" Sales Tax

            The number of completed projects increases, and more major projects are in various stages of design.

In less than two years, over 100 resurfacing, paving, handicap ramps, intersection improvements and drainage projects have been either been completed or are underway with funds from the Charleston County Transportation "Half-Cent" Sales Tax Program.

The projects are:

·        45 handicap ramps

·        88 resurfacing and paving projects

·        a variety of small projects such as bicycle paths and drainage improvements

·        the design phase of 11 bonded projects is currently underway

Charleston County's Transportation Sales Tax was approved by voters in November of 2004. Collection of the tax began two years ago in May of 2005.

The tax will continue for 25 years or until $1.303 billion is generated for transportation and greenspace related projects and improvements.

The Transportation Sales Tax Program has completed a total of 88 paving and resurfacing projects (18 paving projects and 70 resurfacing projects) so far.

The 18 completed paving projects are:

Unincorporated areas of Charleston County:

• Coakley Road
• Abbapoola Road 
• Moffett Road
• Julius Robertson Road
• Kirk Avenue
• Degaillies Lane
• Middle Hill Road
• Jack Road
• End Drive
• Old Jacksonboro Road
• Tumbleston Road
• Wine Road
• Blidgen Road
• Hamilton Road
• Mackey Lane
• Village Road

·        Creekwood Road

      Lincolnville:

• West Broad

The 70 completed resurfacing projects are:

            McClellanville/Awendaw:

• Old Collins Creek Road
• South Santee Road
• Gadsdenville Road

            Mt. Pleasant:

• Rifle Range Road
• Mill Street
• Oak Landing Road
• Island Overlook
• Seagull Drive
• Royal Tern
• Blackrail Street
• Cullowee Circle
• Fairlawn Circle
• Muirwood Circle
• Pine Brook Court
• Ramblewood Circle
• Shakerwood Circle
• Springwood Circle
• Woodgreen Circle
• Mathis Ferry Road

            North Charleston:

• Chippendale Road
• Midwood Drive
• Vanderbrook Place
• Ireland Drive
• Mountainbrook Avenue
• Tedder Street
• North Oakridge Circle
• Wren Drive
• Mabeline Road
• Torgerson Drive
• Storie Street
• Holmes Avenue
• Holly Street
• Fern Place
• Clearbook Street
• Dorchester Road

            West Ashley:

• South Lenevar Drive
• Brian Road
• Fairfield Avenue
• Heathwood Drive
• Autumn Lane
• Firth Street
• Sumar Street
• Southgate Drive
• Weston Avenue
• Sharon Avenue
• Norview Drive
• Savage Road
• Timothy Street
• East Shore Lane
• Clayton Drive
• Mutual Drive
• Melrose Drive
• Menola Avenue
• Bonanza Road

            James Island:

• Ferguson Road
• F. Gailiard Road
• Joe Rivers Road
• Amanda Drive
• Burning Tree Road
• Fairway Drive
• Fort Lamar Road

            Johns Island:

• Murraywood Road

            Downtown/City of Charleston:

• Milford Street
• Ashe Street
• New Street
• Savage Street
• John Street
• Morrison Drive
• Meeting Street Extension

      Isle of Palms:

• Pavilion Drive

The program management and construction services for road improvements is called "Charleston County RoadWise." The name of the program and team created to manage and implement transportation improvements funded by the Transportation Sales Tax is an extension of Charleston County Government staff.

Visit the Charleston County RoadWise Web site www.ccroadwise.com for additional information on Transportation Sales Tax projects.