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Project Overview

Horry County Council passed a resolution of May 15, 2007, to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) to act as project/construction manager for those named state highway projects included on the road list. Those road projects include:

1. a grade separated interchange at the intersection of US Highway 17 Bypass and SC Highway 707 at the backgate of the former Myrtle Beach Air Base;
2. widen SC Highway 707 from Enterprise Road to the county line including intersection improvements at SC Highway 544;
3. construction of the Aynor Overpass; and
4. widen Glenns Bay Road to 3-lanes and construct a grade separated interchange at US Highway 17 Bypass.

As project/construction manager, the SCDOT will prepare for each project listed above a detailed scope of work, budget and schedule based upon three phases for each project:

1. design, preliminary engineering and environmental work;
2. right-of-way acquisition; and
3. construction.

Project Status Update

US 17/SC 707 Interchange

» Handout  for Thursday, June 5, 2008 meeting
» Handout  » Map  for Thursday, February 5, 2009 meeting
» Video on Projected Development 

Description: Construction of a grade-separated interchange at the existing US Route 17/SC Route 707 intersection at the backgate of the former Myrtle Beach Air Force Base.

Status: Right-of-way acquisition for affected property owners is ongoing. Clearing and grubbing on the east side of US 17 is also ongoing and coordination for utility relocations has begun. Final construction plans are underway. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2010. Project completion is anticipated in 2013.

• Preliminary Design: Fall 2007- Summer 2009
• Right-of-way acquisition Summer 2009- Summer 2010
• Construction Summer 2010- Fall 2013

SC Route 707 Widening

» Meeting Notice Thursday, August 7, 2008
» Information Sheet Thursday, August 7, 2008
» Information Sheet Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Maps:  1   2   3   4   5   6   7 

Description: Widening of SC Route 707 from a 2-lane shoulder section to a 5-lane curb and gutter facility with sidewalks from just south of Enterprise Road (S-26-926) in Horry County to US Route 17 in Georgetown County, a distance of approximately 9.2 miles. The project has been broken in to three phases: Phase I is from just south of Enterprise Road (S-26-926) to Salem Road. Phase II runs from Salem Road to the Horry/Georgetown County line. Phase III limits are from the Horry/Georgetown County line to US Route 17. All phases will be developed concurrently.

Status: Final right-of-way plans have been completed for all phases. The right-of-way acquisition process has begun and right-of-way staff is preparing to make property owner contacts. Final construction plans are underway and will be done concurrently with right-of-way acquisition. Coordination with affected utility owners is ongoing and relocation alternatives are being finalized. A permit package is being prepared and is anticipated to be submitted to the resource and regulatory agencies in March 2010. Coordination with Georgetown County is ongoing concerning the construction of Phase III. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2010. Project completion is anticipated in 2013.

• Preliminary Design Fall 2007 – Spring 2009
• Right-of-way acquisition Spring 2009 – Spring 2010
• Construction Spring 2010 – Spring 2013

Aynor Overpass

» Meeting Notice Thursday, June 18, 2009

Maps:  1   2   

» Route Options
» Construction Alternatives [ includes maps with aerial photography and plan designs ]

Description: New overpass over US Route 501 in the Town of Aynor.

Status: Preparation of final construction plans is underway and will be completed in the spring of 2010. Right-of-way acquisition is in progress and offers have been made to affected property owners. Coordination is ongoing with the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) concerning wetland mitigation concepts and permitting and it is anticipated that the mitigation plan will be approved in the spring of 2010. Project newsletters are being sent out monthly in the Aynor Journal to keep local citizens informed of the project’s status. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2010. Project completion is anticipated in 2012.

• Consultant notice-to-proceed January 2008
• Preliminary Design January 2008 - Spring 2009
• Right-of-way acquisition Spring 2009 – Spring 2010
• Construction Spring 2010 – Fall 2011

Glenns Bay Road (S-26-1240) Widening & Interchange

» Meeting Notice
» Handout

Maps:  1   2   3   4   5   6 

Description: Widening of Glenns Bay Road (S-26-1240) from a 2-lane shoulder section to a 3-lane curb and gutter facility with sidewalks from US Route 17 Bypass to US Route 17 Business, a distance if approximately 1.6 miles. The project will also include an interchange at US Route 17 Bypass and Glenns Bay Road.

Status: Final right-of-way plans are completed and SCDOT is coordinating with Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for final approval of the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) certification. Right-of-way acquisition will begin after receipt of the FONSI. Coordination with affected utility owners is ongoing and relocation alternatives are being investigated and developed. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2011. Project completion is anticipated in 2013 or 2014.

• Consultant Selection December 2007
• Consultant notice-to-proceed March 2008
• Preliminary Design Spring 2008 - Winter 2010
• Right-of-way acquisition Winter 2010 – Spring 2011