MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – (Tuesday, January 24, 2023) – Berkeley County celebrated the completion of its roundabout project at Sangaree Parkway and Royle Road intersection in Summerville with a ribbon-cutting and plaque dedication ceremony on Tuesday, January 24, 2023.
This project consisted of constructing the roundabout as well as an elaborate pedestrian bridge to allow students in area neighborhoods to safely walk to nearby Sangaree Elementary and Intermediate schools. The bridge contains stairs, a ramp and other ADA-compliant features.
Berkeley County Engineering contracted with David and Floyd, Inc. for the roundabout project’s design. Blythe Construction completed construction of the project with Construction, Engineering, and Inspection (CEI) duties completed by Mead & Hunt.
Three plaques at the site were dedicated to two former school crossing guards who were struck at the site in separate incidents, prior to the roundabout. Plaques honoring Clyde King are posted on either side of the bridge, and one plaque honoring Natalie Boles is located one one side of the roundabout.
Berkeley County School District contributed $200,000 toward the extension of Schoolhouse Lane and Berkeley County Water & Sanitation funded utility relocation at the site.
This project was largely funded by the 2014 One-Cent Sales Tax referendum, which voters passed that same year. Project construction was approximately $5.1 million, including roughly $2.2 million for the pedestrian bridge.
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-Prepared by the Berkeley County Public Information Office-
