Columbia, S.C. (February 2, 2024) – The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will begin bridge deck work on the US 17 bridge over the Waccamaw River in Georgetown County beginning February 4.
During the work on the bridge deck, drivers should expect two shifts to occur overnight. Work will begin on the northbound bridge deck first and traffic will shift to the southbound lanes with a single lane allocated to both directions. Once work moves to the southbound bridge deck, traffic will shift to the northbound lanes with a single lane allocated to both directions. The work is expected to last approximately six weeks. For a look at how the traffic shifts will work, click here.
As always, SCDOT encourages drivers to slow down and use caution when driving through work zones like US 17 bridge over the Waccamaw River.
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.