P a l m e t t o C o m m e r c e I n t e r c h a n g e Public Information Meeting

September 3, 2014

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PROGRAM HISTORY

2007

…2013

Palmetto Commerce Parkway Phases I and II are constructed

Significant economic development occurs in the area and more development is planned

Charleston County approves Palmetto Commerce Interchange project to help relieve traffic congestion

Traffic congestion increases on Ladson Road, US 78, and Ashley Phosphate Road corridors

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STUDY AREA

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EXISTING TRAFFIC CONDITIONS

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

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I-26/PCI LOCATION

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DIAMOND INTERCHANGE ALTERNATIVE

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TRUMPET INTERCHANGE ALTERNATIVE

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1. Identify Traffic Management

Solutions

2. Evaluate

Feasibility of Alternatives

3. Select

Preferred Alternative

Traffic modeling of scenarios Compare environmental impacts Compare community benefits Compare costs to implement

PLANNING PROCESS

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September 2014 Public Information

June 2015 Public Hearing

November 2016 Construction Begins

Public Involvement Opportunities

TIMELINE & PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT

Activity Start Finish2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4

Preliminary Plans 29-Oct-13 26-Dec-14

Utility Coordination 6-Jan-14 9-Sep-16

ROW Plans 29-Dec-14 21-Aug-15

ROW / Permits 24-Aug-15 26-Sep-16

Final Construction Plans 24-Aug-15 26-Aug-16

Advertise for Bid 29-Aug-16 18-Nov-16

Construction 18-Nov-16 18-Nov-18

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Airport Connector Road Project

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Thank You. Please visit the Palmetto Commerce Interchange web page for project details and updates: PCI.charlestoncounty.org