​Charleston County Government announces construction activities for Phase 2 of Maybank Highway Improvements Project will begin June 12. All work is weather permitting.
 
This phase of the project includes the continuation of the lane from the Paul J. Gelegotis Bridge to the existing right turn lane at the intersection of River Road. 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.
 
Construction Starting June 12
 

• At no time will the roadway be closed during the daytime however the work can occur during the daytime
• Lane closures must occur during nighttime
• At no time will the entire roadway be blocked to traffic
• Drivers will have access to businesses and residential properties along Maybank Highway at all times
• Drivers traveling through the project’s construction zone are asked to be aware of equipment and crews working in the area at all times

 
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 completed 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 nighttime lane closures starting on Sunday night, April 30. Crews will begin resurfacing Harbor View Road from Folly Road to the Dr. Julian Thomas Buxton, Jr. Bridge. All work is weather permitting and drivers are asked to be aware of workers in the construction area.
 
NOTE: This resurfacing is separate from the Harbor View Road Improvements Project
 
April 30 – May 13

• Nighttime lanes closure will occur Sunday – Thursday from 8:00 p.m. – 6: 00 a.m.

 
May 14 – May 27

• Daytime work will consist of paving driveways and no lanes will be closed.

 
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 may call Charleston County’s Transportation Development Department at (843) 202-6140.

​Charleston County Government has extended the deadline for accepting applications for the 2017 Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) to May 5. 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.  We have a wide variety of opportunities, including – to name only a few – 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, between June 23 and August 3, 2017. Hours worked are typically 4 hours each day, 5 days a week, 20 hours per week / 120 total hours. The application deadline is May 5 or until 175 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.