May 2, 2023
The Bluffton Sun
Update of sidewalk, lighting for Buck Island-Simmonsville
The Town of Bluffton will soon install the final phase of the Town’s sidewalk project for the Buck Island-Simmonsville (BIS) community. This phase will construct new drainage and 1,250 linear feet of sidewalks, five feet in width, from the existing pathway at Sugaree Drive north to Windy Lake Court. This is the final phase of sidewalk construction for the BIS community. These sidewalks will connect to existing pathways on May River Road and Bluffton Parkway and is a critical section of sidewalk for children who may walk to Bluffton Middle School. Streetlighting will be installed upon completion of sidewalk construction. The Town has awarded the $354,397 sidewalk installation project to Ridgeland-based J.S. Construction, Inc. Construction is expected to be complet-
ed by July, weather-depending. “The goal of this multi-phase, multiyear infrastructure project is to connect neighbors, neighborhoods and businesses,” Town Manager Stephen Steese said. “Installing sidewalks and lighting in neighborhoods enhance safety for bicyclists, walkers and runners as well as increase the overall walkability of our town.” During construction, there may be times which traffic is reduced to one lane on Simmonsville Road to allow for stormwater drainage installation and sidewalk construction within the right-of-way. The contractor will coordinate with the residents within the construction area to continuously ensure access to their homes. For more information about this project, contact project manager Mark Maxwell at mmaxwell@townofbluffton.com.
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