About the Project
SCDOT proposes to replace the bridge along S-106 (Clearmont Road) over Colonels Fork Creek in Oconee County, South Carolina. The existing bridge is structurally deficient and is in need of replacement.
It is anticipated that the proposed bridge will be constructed on or near existing alignment, currently SCDOT is analyzing to determine if this will be constructed off alignment or through the use of a close and detour as part of the NEPA process.
Purpose and Need
The purpose of this project is to replace the aging S-106 (Clearmont Road) bridge which was built in 1975. SCDOT continues to increase its emphasis on reducing the number of structurally deficient bridges across the state.
Detour
SCDOT intends for the bridge to be closed to traffic during construction. The total detour length will be approximately 7.1 miles.
Detour Route for Southbound Traffic on Clearmont Road (S-37-106): Motorists traveling southbound on Clearmont Road (S-37-106) will be directed to take Mountain Road (S-37-135) to Plant Road (S-37-109), turn left onto Westminster Highway (SC-183), then back left onto West North Avenue (S-37-106), which turns into Clearmont Road (S-37-106).
Detour Route for Northbound Traffic on Clearmont Road (S-37-106): Motorists traveling northbound on Clearmont Road (S-37-106) will be directed to take West North Avenue (S-37-106) to Westminster Highway (SC-183). Turn right onto Westminster Highway (SC-183), then back right onto Plant Road (S-37-109). From Plant Road (S-37-109) motorists will turn right onto Mountain Road (S-37-135), then back right onto Clearmont Road (S-37-106).
| Preliminary Engineering: | Underway |
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| Public Outreach: | Spring 2024 |
| Right of Way: | Summer 2024 |
| Construction: | Winter 2025 |
