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Looking for the latest news on I-95 improvements from the Savannah River to US 278 (Exit 8)? Review recent press releases below. Click the arrows on the right to view the full release.

SCDOT hosts groundbreaking ceremony for I-95 Widening and Improvements Project in Jasper County

  • This project is being done in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Transportation. The purpose of the project is to accommodate for growth and to improve the interchanges and bridges to fit modern standards. This will include the addition of a new bridge over the Savannah River.

    The goal of the project is to reduce traffic delays and congestion and keep people and goods moving smoothly and safely through the I-95 corridor.

    Governor Henry McMaster said, "People and businesses want to come to South Carolina, and we need the roads to support our momentum. Interstates like I-95 are essential to both daily life and long-term economic strength. That's why we're making transformative investments in our interstate system statewide to improve safety, ease traffic, and support the businesses that move South Carolina forward." 

    Secretary of Transportation Justin Powell said, "The first 10 miles of the I-95 Widening and Improvements Project is a significant milestone for SCDOT, marking the largest project in our agency's history. We are excited to begin work on this project alongside our partners at GDOT to make this area of I-95 a better entryway to our great state. This long-awaited project is the embodiment of the goals of our interstate program that looks to improve the capacity and efficiency for the people of South Carolina and its visitors."

    The project is set to be complete by 2030.

    More information on the project can be found on the project website.

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SCDOT awards I-95 Widening and Improvements Project, work to begin soon (Jun. 2, 2025)

  • The purpose of the project is to accommodate for growth and to improve the interchanges and bridges to fit modern standards. This will include the addition of a new bridge over the Savannah River. The goal of the project is to reduce traffic delays and congestion and keep people and goods moving smoothly and safely through the I-95 corridor.

    SCDOT expects to host a groundbreaking ceremony later this summer. The anticipated completion date for the project is 2030.

    SCDOT Commission Chairman TJ Johnson said, "SCDOT has been working to get this project off the ground and we are excited to take our first step to begin breaking ground on improving this vital corridor of our state's interstate system."

    Secretary of Transportation Justin Powell said, “I-95 at the Georgia border has long been a choke point for traffic heading between New York and Miami. The award of SCDOT’s largest contract ever begins a new day to fix the drive on I-95 for residents and visitors alike. Our team will continue to work to advance this project and build a safe and efficient roadway through our great state.

    The total project cost is estimated to be $825 million with a construction cost of $728.8 million with funding from SCDOT's Federal Interstate funds, State Rural Interstate funds and the Georgia Department of Transportation.

    Additional information about the project is available on the project website.