Signal type 2 rebuild SC 86 @ S-53 and blossom branch RD

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the South Carolina Department of Transportation $270,000 under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) on September 16, 2025. The award funds the rebuild of a Type 2 traffic signal at the intersection of South Carolina Highway 86 and State Road 53, as well as at Blossom Branch Road in South Carolina. This project represents a safety improvement initiative consistent with the program's emphasis on highway safety activities and intersection enhancements.

The project is scheduled for completion by December 31, 2027. As a formula grant administered through the FHWA, this award reflects the program's distribution of federal financial assistance to state departments of transportation for construction, preservation, and improvement of highway infrastructure. The traffic signal rebuild will enhance traffic safety and operational efficiency at these critical highway junctions, supporting SCDOT's broader portfolio of intersection improvements and intelligent transportation system upgrades across the state.