Last week Bill Byrd of Byrd Property Group attended the Charleston Chamber of Commerce “Business in Your Back Yard” presentation of the
Mark Clark Extension (a.k.a. I-526) by the SC DOT. Below is an excerpt from his
blog post on this matter and presentation.
Whether you are for the project, or against it, everyone can certainly agree that we have a traffic challenge in much of the Charleston Metro area.
What Is the Mark Clark Extension?
Most people have been aware of the possibility of the
I-526 - Mark Clark Extension for many years. Many have said it will never happen in our lifetimes, but I think at least at this point, it just might become a reality!
Currently the recommended “Alternative G” will connect the end of I-526 in West Ashley with downtown Charleston. From West Ashley it will bridge the Stono River over to Johns Island where the elevated road will have 2 exits, then cross the Stono River again and connect to the existing James Island Connector.
Last Thursday’s presentation was by the SCDOT Project Manager “Jae” Mattox. Jae gave a brief but thorough analysis of where the
I-526, Mark Clark Extension, project is to date. Jae detailed what has been done so far on the project and what needs to be done moving forward. He also gave us a projected timeline as to what we can expect in the near future.
Mark Clark Extension Fly Through
The South Carolina Department of Transportation has developed a great website full of helpful information on the project.
https://www.SCDOTMarkClark.com
The Mark Clark Extension Timeline
- Public Hearing & SEIS Comment Period (Now through October 15,2021)
- Refine the Preferred Alternative & Prepare FIES (Fall 2021-Spring 2022)
- Federal & State Approvals (Summer 2022-Winter 2023)
- Design Build Procurement & Final Design (2023)
- Right of Way & Constructions (To Begin in 2024)
Construction is still a long way off, but the process is beginning.
What Is the Purpose of The Mark Clark Extension?
- Increase the capacity of the regional transportation system.
- Improve safety.
- Enhance mobility to and from the West Ashley, Johns Island and James Island areas of Charleston.
The Numbers
How You Can Participate
Whether you are for the project or against it the SCDOT wants to hear from you!
For Full Details Go To:
https://www.scdotmarkclark.com
This helpful and informative post outlining “The Mark Clark Extension” has been provided to CharlestonNewHomesGuide.com by Bill Byrd of Keller Williams – Byrd Property Group located in Charleston SC. As a real estate professional for 35+ years, Bill has assisted many a homebuyer with this important process. Note this post is an excerpt from Bill’s original article posted on Byrd Property Group’s blog. More About Bill
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