NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) – A newly-approved traffic project will add dynamic message signs in six spots around the city of Charleston to provide updates on traffic hazards and delays.
The Charleston Area Transportation Study Policy Committee approved the installation of six dynamic message signs at a cost of $2.58 million. The CHATS Intilligent Transportation System is helping fund the signs, which are set to be installed at the following locations in West Ashley, James Island and downtown Charleston:
- US-17 at Mutual Drive (East Bound)
- US-17 near Canterbury Road (East Bound)
- Folly Rd at Hunley Avenue (North Bound)
- US-17 near SC-61 (West Bound)
- Morrison Drive at Isabella Street (South Bound)
- US-17 off-ramp at Morrison Drive (West Bound)
“While it’s centered and located in the city of Charleston, think about the number of people who travel through the 17th corridor across the peninsula in and out of Mount Pleasant into downtown. All of those people are going to be the beneficiaries of what you’re going to see when this these signs get out there,” Charleston City Councilman Mike Seekings, who also serves as the chairman of the Traffic and Transportation Committee, said.
That funding is also going towards maintenance year-round, as well as training, software, and supporting infrastructure…