BACKGROUND DOCUMENTS
I-526 Lowcountry Corridor EAST
Planning & Environmental Linkages Study
In 2022, SCDOT completed a Planning & Environmental Linkages (PEL) study for I-526 LCC EAST, from Virginia Avenue in North Charleston to approximately US 17 in Mount Pleasant. The PEL study identified existing and projected transportation issues within the corridor through analysis and public and stakeholder engagement.
The results of the study established a vision to guide future transportation decision-making in the corridor. After the needs were better understood, potential improvements were identified. One such improvement is the I-526 @ Long Point Road Interchange Improvements project. Carrying forward the analysis and public input, the I-526 @ Long Point Road Interchange Improvements project is now going through the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process, a federal review of the natural and human environment.
Final Report
I-526 East PEL Study Final Report
Appendices:
Appendix A – Existing Transportation Conditions Summary
Appendix C – Travel Time Reliability Analysis Technical Memorandum
Appendix D – Alternatives Analysis
Appendix E – Environmental Inventory
Appendix F – Natural Resource Survey Results
Appendix G (Part 1) – Agency Coordination and Public Involvement
Appendix G (Part 2) – Agency Coordination and Public Involvement
Appendix G (Part 3) - Agency Coordination and Public Involvement
Appendix H – FHWA Support Documentation