SCDOT receives $195 million federal grant for Long Point Road Interchange Project

SCDOT received $195 million in federal grant money from the US Department of Transportation to fund the Long Point Road Interchange Project. This is the largest single grant award in the agency’s history and in this year alone, SCDOT has secured $372 million in federal grant dollars to advance critical infrastructure projects in South Carolina.

This project will improve operations of the I-526 and Long Point Road interchange, with dedicated flyover ramps for port-related traffic to improve operations and local traffic. In addition to significant traffic and operational improvements, the project will provide community enhancements including a multi-use path and noise walls.

Senator Lindsey Graham:

“I am very pleased with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s decision to award South Carolina $195 million to complete the Long Point Road interchange project. This project is a game-changer for Charleston County and the Port, and it is critical to ensuring safe travel and continued growth in the region. I am proud to have worked with Governor McMaster, the SCDOT, and Congressman Clyburn, a true champion of this project, to make it a reality. This is excellent news for our state.”

SC Ports President and CEO Barbara Melvin:

“SC Ports thanks the SC Department of Transportation and our Congressional delegation for working together to secure this grant for the Long Point Road Interchange Project, which will establish a direct connection between Interstate 526 and Wando Welch Terminal. The new port access road will support the more efficient movement of freight to and from one of the busiest container terminals on the U.S. East Coast, allowing cargo to move more safely and efficiently. Last-mile connectors such as this are critical to serving our customers and supporting our growth as the No. 8 U.S. container port. This new roadway will also separate cargo-carrying truck traffic from residential traffic, further benefiting surrounding communities. We greatly appreciate all the support from our partners on this crucial infrastructure project.”

Additional information about the project is available on the website here: I-526/Long Point Road Interchange Improvements (526lcclongpoint.com).

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.