- Stormwater construction on Folly Beach has been disrupting vehicle and pedestrian traffic, with the project set to be completed by September 2026.
FOLLY BEACH — The Edge of America looked — and sounded — a little different this summer.
The cawing of seagulls and crashing of waves were interrupted by beeping excavators and shrieking buzz saws as city contractors overhauled the Center Street stormwater system.
The island’s only entryway has been trimmed with bright orange safety barrels since the fall. Cars have cautiously navigated around the maze of construction fencing. Tourists hop around the streets, detouring into side streets when sidewalks suddenly end…