SCDOT to hold open house public meeting about proposed intersection improvement project in Lancaster County

Columbia, S.C. (September 21, 2026) – The South Carolina Department of Transportation will hold an open house public information meeting to share plans for a proposed bridge repair project in Lancaster County. The proposed project will provide bridge repair, rehabilitation, and preservation services for SC 200 (Monroe Highway) over Camp Creek in Lancaster County. The drop-in style meeting will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 1, 2026 at Lancaster County Community Center, 508 East Meeting Street, Lancaster, SC 29720. There will not be a formal presentation. SCDOT representatives will be available to discuss project plans with attendees and answer questions. The purpose of this project is to reduce the number of load restricted bridges on the state highway system by performing comprehensive and cost effective bridge repairs. During project construction, the bridge will be closed and detoured for approximately 180 days. The signed detour route via US 521 and Shiloh Unity Road is approximately 6 miles long. Local citizens may use their preferred route. Project Website projectportal.scdot.gov/SC200overCampCreek SCDOT will accept public comments on this project through October 15, 2026. Comments may be submitted in-person at the public meeting, online through the project website, via email to [email protected], or by mail to Warren Hart, SCDOT, P.O. Box 191, Columbia, SC 29202-0191. Please note, any information provided, including names and addresses, is subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.

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Thomas Hyslip

Thomas Hyslip lives in Tega Cay with his wife and daughter. After 27 years in the U.S. Army and Federal Law Enforcement, he retired to pursue his passion for teaching. Tom is now an Assistant Professor of Instruction at the University of South Florida. In 2 short years he has won 10 awards from the South Carolina Press Association, including first place in column writing, education beat reporting and best podcast.