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SCDOT & Coastal Carolina University To Implement Hwy 544 Improvements
The South Carolina Department of Transportation and Coastal Carolina University are proceeding with a series of Highway 544 safety improvements. The improvements will include reducing the speed limit to 35 mph and installing a ‘high-intensity activated crosswalk’ pedestrian activated signal. It also includes enhancing pavement markings in the 544 corridor.
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Myrtle Beach gas prices increase past $4, according to AAA
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW)– Gas prices in Myrtle Beach have increased to over $4, according to AAA. AAA reported the gas prices rising to an average $4.05 on Thursday. In comparison, Wednesday’s price was about $3.98. As of last week, prices were around $3.86. Last month, they were $3.54, and a year ago the gas […]
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North Carolina Railroad invests in warehouse spur
RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Railroad will invest up to $250,000 to support the construction of a new rail spur serving Atlantic Packagin’s warehouse expansion in Tabor City, N.C. Once operational, the facility is expected to receive and distribute at least 480 rail cars annually. The rail spur will connect Atlantic Packaging’s recently acquired [...] Read More...
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Project updates on Oak Street, Ninth Avenue North, and Arundel Road construction
There are progress updates for various major road and infrastructure projects, according to the City of Myrtle Beach. In a press release sent Friday, the city communications department shared that, while some work is nearing completion and roads are expected to reopen in the coming weeks, other project schedules have been adjusted. Here's the latest on the projects, and what can be expected in the months to come.
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Construction begins on U.S. 17 Corridor Improvements Project in North Myrtle Beach
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW)– The South Carolina Department of Transportation has started the U.S. 17 Corridor Improvements Project in North Myrtle Beach. The project’s aim is to is to lower angle crashes, upgrade intersections, and provide higher quality to pedestrian foot travel. Concrete medians, pedestrian ramps, crosswalks, and countdown signals will all be installed […]
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Grand Strand drivers feel pinch as gas prices climb
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Gas prices in the Grand Strand are rising, with AAA reporting a 13-cent jump in average prices over just two days. The national average for regular gas is $4.28 a gallon. In South Carolina, the average is $3.90 a gallon, which is 38 cents below the national average. AAA says some of the cheapest gas in the state is in the Pee Dee region, including Marion County.
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Roundabout Should Open on Time
Work is continuing on the roundabout at Lee, Franklin and Madison streets in Whiteville, and the project should be finished in October. The N.C. Dept. of Transportation said on X that the concrete truck apron, interior curb and gutter have all been poured, along with most of the sidewalk. Traffic is still detoured, with motorists heading into downtown directed to Franklin, and ouy of the downtown area onto Lee. Madison remains closed to through traffic at the project.
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Stormwater improvements to take place in Florence are expected to reduce street flooding
FLORENCE — Two roadways are expected to have temporary lane closures and require detours as stormwater improvements take place. The city received grant funding from the South Carolina Office of Resilience for the North Church Street and Oakland Avenue stormwater enhancement project. The project is designed to address localized flooding that can occur in the area during period of heavy rainfall. The project will improve the existing stormwater system along the Oakland Avenue and Norfolk Street corridors, according to a news release. Construction is expected to begin in September with completion...
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24th Avenue North closure to last through August 2027 for storm drainage work
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — 24th Avenue North will close between Ocean Boulevard and Kings Highway in Myrtle Beach as crews begin storm drainage improvements and relocate a pump station. The road closure is expected to remain in place through August 2027, according to project officials. Drivers traveling through...