SCDOT Begins Clearing and Grubbing Phase at Carolina Crossroads

Office of Public Engagement

Columbia, S.C. (December 18, 2024) – The South Carolina Department of Transportation has begun clearing and grubbing activities as part of Phase 3B of the Carolina Crossroads Project in Richland and Lexington counties. This work is a critical step to prepare the area for upcoming utility relocations, which involves removing trees and underbrush within the phase area.

Crews will be clearing and grubbing approximately 170 acres across the I-20/I-26, St. Andrews Road/I-26, and Bush River Road/I-20 interchanges. Most of this work will occur during daytime hours, but temporary lane closures may occur when work takes place at night.

To provide more details about Phase 3B, SCDOT will hold a public information meeting on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Dutch Square Mall. Attendees will have the opportunity to get a first look at the plans for Phase 3B clearing activity, and the project team will be available to answer questions.

Phase 3B Public Information Meeting

Date: Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Time: 5 to 7 p.m.

Location: Dutch Square Mall, 421 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC 29210

Visit the Carolina Crossroads project webpage for more information and updates. The public may also contact the project hotline at 800-601-8715.

About SCDOT

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is the state agency with oversight of South Carolina’s network of highways and bridges, including responsibilities such as planning, design, construction, financing, and roadway safety. To ensure the nation’s fourth-largest highway system is prepared to serve the needs of South Carolina’s growing economy and population, SCDOT has developed a Strategic 10-Year Plan that addresses improvements to the state’s highway and bridge systems. Learn more at scdot.org.

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