The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has awarded the contract for the I-95 Widening and Improvements Project. This initiative, in collaboration with the Georgia Department of Transportation, aims to expand and enhance a 10-mile stretch of I-95 from the Savannah River to US 278. The project seeks to accommodate growth and update interchanges and bridges to meet modern standards, including constructing a new bridge over the Savannah River.
The project’s objective is to alleviate traffic delays and congestion, ensuring smooth and safe travel along the I-95 corridor. SCDOT plans to hold a groundbreaking ceremony later this summer, with an expected completion date set for 2030.
SCDOT Commission Chairman TJ Johnson said, “SCDOT has been working to get this project off the ground and we are excited to take our first step to begin breaking ground on improving this vital corridor of our state’s interstate system.”
Secretary of Transportation Justin Powell remarked, “I-95 at the Georgia border has long been a choke point for traffic heading between New York and Miami. The award of SCDOT’s largest contract ever begins a new day to fix the drive on I-95 for residents and visitors alike. Our team will continue to work to advance this project and build a safe and efficient roadway through our great state.”
The total estimated cost of the project is $825 million, with construction costs amounting to $728.8 million. Funding will come from SCDOT’s Federal Interstate funds, State Rural Interstate funds, and contributions from the Georgia Department of Transportation. Further details about the project can be found on its website.
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