Dorchester Road

Project Description

The Dorchester Road Project includes the widening of Dorchester Road and associated intersection improvements between the Charleston County line and Old Trolley Road to reduce traffic congestion, improve safety, and accommodate bicyclists and pedestrians. 

Dorchester County's improvements will tie into Charleston County's Dorchester Road Corridor Improvements project.  

Project Announcements

 

 

Project Map

The blue outline on the map indicates the general vicinity for the transportation project. The boundary is for informational purposes only and does NOT indicate property impacts.

 

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Dashboard

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Project Announcements

An informal, drop-in style Public Information Meeting regarding the Dorchester Road widening and associated intersection improvements project was held at on Tuesday, July 15 from 5:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. at Fort Dorchester High School. The purpose of the meeting was to provide the public with information about the project scope, proposed design alternatives, project status, and anticipated schedule. There was no formal presentation at the meeting. Attendees had the opportunity to ask questions and share feedback with project representatives. You can find the public meeting materials at the links below. 

Handout

Project Timeline

Overall Location Map

Oakbrook Area Alternatives

Roll Plot 1 - Parlor Dr to Country Club Ln

Roll Plot 2 - Wescott Blvd to Indigo Fields Blvd

Roll Plot 3 - Patriot Blvd to Charleston County Line

Typical Sections

NOTICE TO CITIZENS OF DORCHESTER COUNTY: Pursuant to the South Carolina Eminent Domain Procedure Act, Section 28-2-70(c), Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended, notice is hereby given that entry by personnel of Dorchester County (County) will be made in the area of the road(s) described below for such purposes as topographic surveys, subsurface exploration, environmental related studies and for the gathering of any other data necessary for the planning, design, property acquisition and construction of a roadway improvement project. Surveys for the project will be conducted on the following road(s) as described: 

  • SC 642 (Dorchester Road) between the Charleston County line and west of S-199 (Old Trolley Road), including at least 100 feet in either direction on all intersecting roadways 
  • Up to 1,200 feet in either direction on specific roadways intersecting SC 642 (Dorchester Road): 
    • S-199 (Old Trolley Road)  
    • S-230 (Ladson Road) 
    • S-259 (Parlor Drive)                         
    • Shaftesbury Lane  
    • Patron Place     
    • Wescott Boulevard  
    • Appian Way 
    • S-62 (Ashley Phosphate Road) 
    • Park Forest Parkway  
    • Patriot Boulevard 

The project involves road widening and intersection improvements, and improvements to bicycle and pedestrian accommodations. This project is made possible by the Dorchester County Transportation Sales Tax Program. Information about the project may be obtained by contacting Dorchester County at Transportation@dorchestercountysc.gov or visiting https://dorchestertransportation.com/.  Dorchester County Project ID: 24TSDR