Charleston County Government announces a new traffic pattern for the safe installation of curb and gutter and paving work beginning Tuesday night, May 1.  All work is weather permitting.
 

• Construction barrels and lane shift signs will be utilized on the bridge over the Stono River to transition motorists from James Island to Johns Island.
• Temporary striping will be installed on the asphalt in lieu of barrels for the lane shift. 
• The new pattern will remain in effect until the top layer of asphalt is installed this summer. 
• Drivers traveling through the project’s construction zone should be aware of equipment and crews working in the area at all times.
• During this phase, drivers may experience traveling over uneven pavement and some delays in your daily commute.

 
The goal of the project is to improve traffic flow and safety on Maybank Highway and to provide adequate bicycle and pedestrian accommodations. Planning for the projected started in 2007 and construction will be done in three phases.
 
Visit the official website at http://roads.charlestoncounty.org for public meeting notices and up-to-date news and information about all Charleston County Transportation Sales Tax road projects. Anyone with questions about the project can call Charleston County’s Transportation Development Department at (843) 202-6140.

Charleston County Government announces lanes closures and traffic shifts for paving and curb and gutter work will continue through mid-May. All work is weather permitting.
 

• The lane closures will occur from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday – Friday and 7 p.m. to 8 a.m. on Saturdayand Sunday.
• Flaggers will be directing traffic safely through the closures.  
• Drivers traveling through the project’s construction zone should be aware of equipment and crews working in the area at all times.
• During this phase, drivers maybe experience traveling over uneven pavement.

 
The widening will help alleviate the afternoon congestion onto Johns Island caused by the merging of the two travel lanes. Bicycle and pedestrian accommodations are also included. The public will see a lot of change on Maybank Highway during the next month.
 
The goal of the project is to improve traffic flow and safety on Maybank Highway and to provide adequate bicycle and pedestrian accommodations. Planning for the projected started in 2007 and construction will be done in three phases.
 
Visit the official website at http://roads.charlestoncounty.org for public meeting notices and up-to-date news and information about all Charleston County Transportation Sales Tax road projects. Anyone with questions about the project can call Charleston County’s Transportation Development Department at (843) 202-6140.

Charleston County Government is accepting applications for the 2018 Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP). The program provides teenagers and young adults who reside in Charleston County an opportunity to develop workplace readiness skills, provide exposure to the work world, and gain experience in the operations of County government.  There are a wide variety of opportunities, including positions with Charleston County Government, the Charleston County Library, and the Charleston Animal Society in office administration, customer service, facilities management, procurement, and finance.
 
Eligible individuals must meet the following criteria:
 

• Be between the ages of 16 – 21 at the time of application submission.
• Be currently enrolled in high school or college.
• Be a resident of Charleston County.

 
The program lasts for six weeks, from June 22 to August 2.  Hours worked are typically 4 hours each day, 5 days a week, 20 hours per week / 120 total hours. The application deadline is April 13 at midnight or until 125 applications have been received, whichever occurs first.
 
To apply, go to Charleston County’s home page and fill out a Summer Youth application.  (Paper applications will not be accepted. Applicants without access to a computer may use the computers in Charleston County's Human Resources Department at 4045 Bridge View Drive, Suite 207 in North Charleston.)

To apply, click here: http://www.charlestoncounty.org/syep/application.php
 
If you have questions, please contact the Human Resources Department at 843-958-4700.