Central Avenue

Project Description

The Central Avenue Project includes the widening and associated intersection improvements of Central Avenue between Orangeburg Road and Parsons Road to reduce traffic congestion, improve safety, and accommodate bicyclists and pedestrians.

Public Meeting 

An informal, drop-in style Public Information Meeting regarding the upcoming Central Avenue and Parsons Road widening projects was held on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.  The purpose of the meeting was to provide the public with information about the project scope, proposed design alternatives, project status, and anticipated schedule. There was no formal presentation at the meeting. Attendees had the opportunity to ask questions and share feedback with project representatives.  You can view public meeting materials at the link below. 

Public Meeting

Project Announcements

Project Map

The blue outline on the map indicates the general vicinity for the transportation project. The boundary is for informational purposes only and does NOT indicate property impacts.

Proposed Road Sections

Sect 1 Central_Lane.jpg

Sect 2 Alt 1 Typical_3_Lane.jpg

Sect 3 Alt 2 - 5 Lane Central_Lane.jpg

Dashboard

The embedded Power BI Dashboards can be viewed in full screen by clicking the arrow  on the bottom right of the BI Dashboard.  Press ESC to exit full screen and return to the Home page. 

Project Announcements

An informal, drop-in style Public Information Meeting regarding the upcoming Central Avenue and Parsons Road widening projects was held on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.  The purpose of the meeting was to provide the public with information about the project scope, proposed design alternatives, project status, and anticipated schedule. There was no formal presentation at the meeting. Attendees had the opportunity to ask questions and share feedback with project representatives.  

View materials from the public meeting here.  

NOTICE TO CITIZENS OF DORCHESTER COUNTY: Pursuant to the South Carolina Eminent Domain Procedure Act, Section 28-2-70(c), Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended, notice is hereby given that entry by personnel of, or working under contract with, Dorchester County (County) will be made in the area of the roads described below for such purposes as topographic surveys, subsurface exploration, environmental related studies and for the gathering of any other data necessary for the planning, design, property acquisition and construction of a roadway improvement projects. Surveys for the projects will be conducted on the following roads as described: 

  • S-13 (Central Avenue) between 500 feet west of the intersection with S-22 (Orangeburg Road) to 1,200 feet east of the intersection with S-59 (Parsons Road), including up 750 feet in either direction on intersecting roadways 
  • S-59 (Parsons Road) between S-13 (Central Avenue) and W. Richardson Avenue, including up to 400 feet in either direction on intersecting roadways 

The project involves road widening and intersection improvements, and improvements to bicycle and pedestrian accommodations. This project is made possible by the Dorchester County Transportation Sales Tax Program. Information about the project may be obtained by contacting Dorchester County at Transportation@dorchestercountysc.gov or visiting https://dorchestertransportation.com/.  Dorchester County Project IDs: 24TSCA, 24TSPR