North Charleston, South Carolina – A recently approved traffic project will install dynamic message signs in six locations throughout Charleston to provide updates on traffic risks and delays.
The Charleston Area Transportation Study Policy Committee approved the installation of six dynamic message signs for a cost of $2.58 million. The CHATS Intelligent Transportation System is helping to fund the signage, which will be put at the following locations in West Ashley, James Island, and downtown Charleston:
US-17 at Mutual Drive (eastbound)
US-17 near Canterbury Road (eastbound) and Folly Road at Hunley Avenue (northbound).
US-17 near SC-61 (westbound) and Morrison Drive at Isabella Street (southbound)
US-17 off-ramp at Morrison Drive (Westbound)
“While it is focused and located in the city of Charleston, consider how many people commute through the 17th corridor over the peninsula in and out of Mount Pleasant to downtown. “All of those people will benefit from what you’re going to see when these signs go up,” said Charleston City Councilman Mike Seekings, who also chairs the Traffic and Transportation Committee.
That cash is also used for year-round maintenance, training, software, and supporting infrastructure.
“With new artificial intelligence that’s coming out, these are going to be on the cutting edge of technology that’s going to be installed,” Charleston Traffic and Transportation ITS and Signal Systems Manager Troy Mitchell explained.
These signs will advise drivers to road closures, flood warnings, travel advice, and times.
The city will be able to convey any information via these messaging signs, reducing congestion and supporting emergency response operations.
Instead of bringing in and out displays to communicate crucial information to drivers, authorities say the new signs will be permanent and dependable for the community.
