Columbia, S.C. (August 4, 2026) - The South Carolina Department of Transportation will host a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of more than 700 crosswalk improvements across Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, and Jasper Counties.
The improvements range from installing new signalized crosswalks and pedestrian heads to upgrading pedestrian ramps, push buttons and signals to the latest accessibility and safety standards.
The ceremony will take place on Friday, August 7, 2026, at 10 a.m. at 3495 Ashley Phosphate Road, North Charleston, South Carolina, 29418.
State and local officials, along with project partners, will join SCDOT Deputy Secretary for Engineering Rob Perry to commemorate the occasion.
MEDIA NOTICE: A brief media availability will follow the ceremony, led by Deputy Secretary Perry.
MEDIA CONTACT: Jennifer Timmons (803) 391-8338.
PARKING: Overflow parking is available at Hillcrest Baptist Church – 3595 Ashley Phosphate Road North Charleston, South Carolina 29418.