SC I-95 Improvements from Ridgeland (Exit 22) to US 17 (Exit 33)
Public Information Meeting
Building on the improvements that are under construction on I-95 from the Georgia border to Exit 8, SCDOT is evaluating ways to Fix the Drive on I-95 between Miles 22 and 33 while planning for future growth in this corridor.
The official public comment period is September 11 - October 17, 2025
How to Participate
Open House Public Meeting
An open house will be held Thursday,
October 2, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Ridgeland Baptist Church
1448 Grays Hwy
Ridgeland, SC 29936
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Fixing the Drive on I-95
I-95 is a vital gateway to South Carolina – connecting our state to the entire East Coast and our economy with the world.
Through a combination of widening, resurfacing, interchange improvements, and the replacement or rehabilitation of aging bridges along the I-95 corridor, SCDOT is taking a comprehensive approach to “Fix the Drive on I-95.” The proposed improvements detailed on this webpage are part of this larger effort.
For a full list of projects, visit our project webpage.
Click the images for a larger view of the information. These images are duplicates of the boards and materials that will be presented at the in-person Public Information Meeting on October 2, 2025.
Program Overview
Program Map
About the Project
SCDOT is proposing improvements on I-95 from Exit 22 (Ridgeland) to Exit 33 (US 17).
The purpose of this project is to improve capacity and mobility and to address operational and structural deficiencies on bridges and interchanges along I-95 from Mile Marker 21 to 33.9. This means providing more space that’s better configured to move people and goods throughout the corridor.
Why is this project needed? Interstate improvements are needed to address capacity and mobility issues and to address operational and structural deficiencies on bridges and interchanges along the corridor. The need for this project stems from population and employment growth in the region leading to increases in congestion. This means more traffic, and we need to accommodate for future growth.
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Purpose & Need
Project Schedule
Operational & Geometric Deficiencies
With the continued growth in residents and jobs surrounding the region, it is also anticipated that there will be more demand to use this portion of I-95 (more cars and trucks on the road).
The illustrations shown here showcase how the proposed improvements would Fix the Drive on I-95 by adding a third lane in each direction and improving interchanges:
Increases the capacity by allowing more vehicles to travel through a given segment at the same time
Lane additions can reduce bottlenecks, improve merge/diverge operations, and enhance incident management
These maps also show how traffic flows today during evening rush hour, compared with what it could look like in the future if no changes are made.
Improvements are being proposed at Exit 22 and Exit 33 because several elements do not meet today’s higher safety design standards. These include deficiencies such as local connections that intersect with the ramps, bridges that cannot accommodate future widening, and ramp lengths that are too short for drivers to safely speed up or slow down.
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Improving Capacity,
Mobility & Operations
Exit 22: Operational Deficiencies
Exit 33: Operational Deficiencies
Potential
Improvement Options
SCDOT is evaluating the following improvement options for the I-95 corridor mainline, Exit 22, and Exit 33. Proposed improvements also include a ramp realignment and bridge replacement at Exit 28, as shown in the corridor map. Click the buttons below to open a PDF map of the potential improvement options.
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Corridor Map
Potential improvements along I-95, including widening from 2 to 3 lanes in each direction
Exit 22
Alternative 1: Diamond Interchange
Alternative 2: Southeast Partial Cloverleaf Interchange
Alternative 3: Northeast Partial Cloverleaf Interchange
Exit 33
Alternative 1: Diamond Interchange
Alternative 2: Partial Cloverleaf Interchange
Environmental
Constraints
Infrastructure improvements must carefully consider environmental factors to minimize impacts. The maps linked below detail the environmental constraints within the project area, including wetlands, wildlife habitats, and cultural resources.
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Right-of-Way Acquisition
Right-of-way acquisition is a key step in delivering transportation improvements. This board explains SCDOT's right-of-way process, which ensures transparency, compliance with federal guidelines, and support for affected property owners and residents through design, appraisal, and relocation (if needed).
At this time, none of the options being explored would require the acquisition of any homes or businesses. More details are expected upon selection of the preferred alternative in Spring 2026.
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Typical Right-of-Way Process
How to Comment
We value your input. Please share your input using our comment form below. The official public comment period closes on October 17, 2025.
NOTE: Information provided, including name, address, and email, will be published and is subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.
This comment form is only for feedback related to I-95 improvements from miles 22 to 33. Looking to comment on improvements from miles 8 to 21? Click here.
Craig Winn, PE
c/o South Carolina Dept of Transportation
P.O. Box 191, 955 Park St.
Columbia, SC 29202-0191
At the public meeting:
October 2, 2025 | 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Ridgeland Baptist Church
1448 Grays Highway, Ridgeland, SC
In-person