Columbia, S.C. (August 14, 2025) - The South Carolina Department of Transportation broke ground on the I-95 Widening and Improvements Project in Jasper County today.
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.
