Mark Clark Expressway Timeline
2020
- February 2020
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January, 2019: Motion to dismiss
2019
- January 2019
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January, 2019: Amended Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA)
2018
- June 2018
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June 28, 2018: County Response Letter to State Infrastructure Bank Board Action
June 26, 2018: State Infrastructure Bank Board votes to terminate participation in Mark Clark Project
2017
- July 2017
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July 27, 2017: Charleston County files lawsuit for breach of contract
- February 2017
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The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG) transportation committee or (CHATS) unanimously passed a resolution committing federal funding to the Mark Clark Completion project.
2016
- March 2016
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SCDOT suspends Advanced Right-of-Way acquisition for Protective and Hardship properties due to funding uncertainties.
- Early 2016
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Due to funding uncertainties, SCDOT suspends work on the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS).
2015
- December 2015
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SIB passes resolution giving Charleston County until March 30 to come up with the $300 million for project.
- September 2015
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Due to concerns over the length of time since the DEIS, SCDOT begins the re-evaluation process.
2014
- March 2014
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Staff responded to an inquiry from the South Carolina Transportation Infrastructure Bank for additional details regarding the proposed match projects.
- April 2014
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Submitted draft Preliminary Plans (approximately 20% plans) to be used in the Design-Build procurement to SCDOT for review.
2013
- January 2013
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Staff continues to quantify and evaluate residences within 1000’ of the proposed alignment of the project for diminished value, began a study of road and drainage opportunities within 1000’ of the proposed alignment, and is exploring opportunities to preserve green space adjacent to the right of way
- February 2013
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Staff has identified 3082 parcels within 1000’ of the proposed right of way.
- March 2013
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Submitted the modified Intergovernmental Agreement to the South Carolina Transportation Infrastructure Bank for review and approval and SCDOT is proceeding with the development of the final Environmental Impact Statement of the recommended preferred alternative.
- July 2013
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Submitted final Local Public Agency Application (LPAA) to SC-DOT for review
- December 2013
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Revised IGA approved by SC-DOT commission and forwarded to SIB for review
2012
- January 2012
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Council voted to assign the IGA to the SCDOT.
- September 2012
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SCDOT commission voted against accepting the assignment of the IGA.
- December 2012
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County Council approves the Mark Clark Expressway/ I526 Completion Project – Click for Council Action
2011
- April 2011
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Council voted to reject Alternative G
- May 2011
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- SIB Board voted to find the County in default of the IGA.
-Council voted to rescind the rejection of Alternative G and Charleston County submitted an amended application to the SIB for other projects valued at $259 Million
- June 2011
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SIB Board attorney notified the County that it was no longer in default of the IGA
2010
- August – September 9 2010
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SC-DOT holds five Public Hearings to present the recommended preferred alternative and obtain public input.
- July 2010
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The Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) was approved by SCDOT and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
2008
- January 2008
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Environmental Impact Study (EIS) begins
2007
- June 2007
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Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SC-DOT), SIB and Charleston County – Click for document
2006
- June 2006
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State Infrastructure Bank (SIB) Application Approval to fund I-526 Completion
