The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has scheduled a public information meeting Thursday, May 28, in Laurens concerning the proposed Interstate 385 rehabilitation project.

The meeting will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Laurens Elementary School cafeteria, 301 Henry St. in Laurens.  The meeting will have a drop-in format, with displays for viewing. 

The meeting is intended to provide an opportunity to review and discuss individually, with representatives SCDOT, the rehabilitation and construction plan for the project.  The project as planned entails rehabilitating the existing interstate from mile point 0 at the I-385/I-26 interchange north up I-385 approximately 15 miles.  The interstate will be widened toward the median to add shoulders where needed to provide a finished typical section that has a 4 foot inside paved shoulder, two 12 foot travel lanes, and a 10 foot outside paved shoulder.  The flyover bridge that connects I-26 westbound to    I-385 northbound will also be replaced. 

For more information, the public may contact Rob Perry, SCDOT Program Manager, at 803-737-1440 in Columbia, SC.  Persons with disabilities who may require special accommodations should contact Karen Davis at 803-737-1549.

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