Columbia, S.C. (July 8, 2024) – The South Carolina Department of Transportation began work today on the SC Hwy 917 culvert over Long Branch Swamp in Horry County. Construction is expected to be complete by August 30.
As part of the construction, part of SC Hwy 917 will be closed and detoured using Highway 19 and SC 410 (Green Sea Road). Please note that SC Hwy 917 will be open to local traffic only during construction. A map of the detour can be found below
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.
