I-26 MM 85-101 Columbia

“Archer-United Joint Venture The I-26 Widening Project, aka “Midlands Connection”, is currently the 2nd largest contract in South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) history at a contract value of $421 million. This Design Build project will improve a 16-mile segment of I-26 that stretches from Exit 85 in Little Mountain to Exit 101 in Irmo. The primary purpose of this project is to provide more capacity and allow vehicles using this section of I-26 to travel more freely with less congestion to achieve the Department’s number one priority, enhancing safety of the traveling public.

The project will replace seven overpass bridges in the project study area along the Interstate 26 travel corridor. The seven overpass bridges that will be replaced are located at: Parr Road; Holy Trinity Church Road; Peak Street; Old Hilton Road; Mt. Vernon Church Road; Shady Grove Road; and Koon Road. The overpass bridge replacements will be updated based on current state and federal design standards and will improve driver mobility and safety.”