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Department Functions
Road Maintenance & Repair
The Roads & Bridges Department maintains and repairs roads which have been accepted by Berkeley County for maintenance. Unpaved roads are graded on a continuing basis with rocking, culvert repairs, roadside vegetation control, and stabilization performed as needed. This includes over 219 miles of roads divided into four (4) zones. Maintenance and repair is also performed on over 295 miles of paved roads.
Drainage Maintenance
The Department maintains most of the overall drainage system in Berkeley County, including major channels in the rural areas and piped and open ditch systems in subdivisions and municipalities.
The Department also provides Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping efforts to meet County Stormwater MS4 permit requirements.
Boat Landing Inspection & Maintenance
The Department inspects, maintains, and repairs facilities at the following boat landings:
- Bushy Park (Cooper River & Back River)
- Durham Creek
- Quenby Creek (Ralph Hamer Landing)
- Wadboo Creek (Dennis Landing)
- Spiers Landing (Lake Marion)
- Fred Day Landing (Lake Moultrie)
Special Projects
As time and resources permit, the Department undertakes special projects which upgrade and improve existing facilities. These projects may include road widening, drainage channel improvements, herbicide spraying, stream bank stabilization, or recreation projects.
Latest News
Berkeley County Begins Daniel Island Resurfacing Project on Seven Farms Drive
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – (Monday, February 28, 2022) – Berkeley County began work on the Seven Farms Drive resurfacing project on Daniel Island today, Monday, February 28. Banks Construction Company has been contracted by Berkeley County to resurface Seven Farms…
CSX Closing Multiple Railroad Crossings in Berkeley County for Maintenance
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – (Friday, January 28, 2022) – CSX Transportation has scheduled the closure of multiple railroad crossings in Berkeley County next month for crews to conduct routine maintenance and track repairs.…
Berkeley County Government Offices Closing Early on Friday, January 21
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – (Thursday, January 20, 2022) – All Berkeley County Government Offices, the Courthouse, the County Landfill and all County Convenience Centers will be closing at 3 p.m. on Friday, January…
New Roundabout Traffic Pattern Going into Effect at Sangaree Intersection Dec. 3
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – (Thursday, December 2, 2021) – A new roundabout traffic pattern and truck detour is set to go into effect at the intersection of Royle Road and Sangaree Parkway on…
Berkeley County Holds Groundbreaking for U.S. 176 Widening Project Phase 1
MONCKS CORNER, S.C.- (Friday, August 27, 2021) — Berkeley County joined state and community leaders on Friday, August 27 to break ground on the U.S. 176 Widening Project Phase 1. The ceremony took…