November 7, 2024
Rice Mine Road Closure: November 22-27 Rice Mine Road will be closed south of the SR-297 (Bryant Bridge) intersection from Friday, November 22 at 8:30 a.m. until Wednesday, November 27 at 5 p.m. (dates subject to change pending weather). Traffic will detour via Northridge Road and Ol’ Colony Road. This is expected to cause traffic…
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November 1, 2024
Progress Considerable progress has been made on the asphalt paving across various sections of the project. On the new segment of McWright’s Ferry Road, asphalt binder layers were placed on the lanes and shoulders, extending the paved portion of the roadway further north. Paving was also done on the widened part of Rice Mine Road, and on…
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October 1, 2024
Progress Significant advancements have been made on the new section of the road between North River and Oak Glen, including grading and stone base placement over approximately 3,500 feet of roadway. Paving for this section is anticipated to begin in October. On Rice Mine Road, work has begun to construct a portion of the tie-in…
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September 1, 2024
Progress The McWright’s Ferry Road project is past the halfway point. Several project milestones were achieved this month, including the completion of both the roadway and pedestrian bridge decks. This leaves only bridge end slabs and barrier rail on the roadway bridge, and decorative railing on the pedestrian bridge to be completed. Another milestone met this month is…
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August 1, 2024
Progress Progress continues on the new portion of McWright’s Ferry Road with the placement of topsoil, grass, and stone base and pavement. Sanitary sewer installation on McWright’s Ferry Road has been completed from near North River to New Watermelon Road including the recently completed line across McWright’s Ferry Road to Oak Chase. At the SR-297 (Bryant Bridge)…
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July 1, 2024
Progress Primary areas of material haul-off have been completed, and only minor grading work remains on the project. Grading work has begun to widen McWright’s Ferry Road, and fill material is visible on the east side of McWright’s in preparation for new curb and gutter. Sanitary sewer installation has progressed from south of Oak Glen to north…
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