The South Carolina Department of Transportation, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation, recently broke ground on the I-95 “Bridges over Lake Marion” replacement project – one of the most significant infrastructure investments in South Carolina, SCDOT noted.
[Above photo by SCDOT]
The agency said this project will replace the existing northbound and southbound bridges over Lake Marion – which were originally constructed in the 1960s – with modern structures designed to improve safety, reliability, and mobility along the I-95 corridor; a critical route that serves as a major artery for freight and passenger travel along the East Coast.
This bridge replacement project is supported by a $175 million federal discretionary grant from the FHWA’s Bridge Investment Program issued in 2024 – one of the largest such awards ever received by SCDOT.
The project not only includes full replacement of the current structures but makes improvements to the surrounding roadway approaches. SCDOT said construction is expected to take several years, with work phased to minimize disruptions to traffic along this vital interstate corridor.
“[This] groundbreaking is … a testament to what can be accomplished when state and federal partners work together to deliver for the people of South Carolina,” said Governor Henry McMaster (R) in a statement. “These new bridges will strengthen one of our most important transportation corridors, improve safety for drivers, and help drive continued economic development across our state.”
“This investment in South Carolina exemplifies [USDOT] Secretary [Sean] Duffy’s leadership to get America Building Again,” added Sean McMaster, administrator of the Federal Highway Administration.
“[It] puts shovels in the ground to deliver for South Carolina’s transportation needs, not just for South Carolina today, but for its future,” he said.
“This project represents a major milestone for South Carolina and for everyone who relies on I-95,” noted Justin Powell, SCDOT secretary, who also serves as treasurer for the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.
“Replacing the Lake Marion bridges ensures we are delivering a safer, more reliable corridor that supports economic growth and keeps people and goods moving efficiently through our state for decades to come,” he stressed.
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