THE LATEST

On January 27, 2026, Charleston County staff presented to the City of Charleston Traffic & Transportation Committee of Council with the following updates: 

• The County and City are still assessing the scope of the design project for Magwood at Ashley Crossing, debating a signal versus a roundabout, as well as pedestrian upgrades
• Design is underway for the sections of sidewalk along Savage Road from Etiwan to the first Castlewood entrance, and then from the second Castlewood entrance to Henry Tecklenburg Drive
• Design is underway for pedestrian improvements at the intersection of Highway 61 and Muirfield Parkway, to relocate the existing crosswalk to the north side of the intersection and add pedestrian beacons

DESCRIPTION

Many projects are in the works to make West Ashley more connected, which was the primary theme that came out of Plan West Ashley. Areas of focus include: West Ashley Greenway; Maryville Bikeway; Better North Bridge; Old Towne Road; Sam Rittenberg Boulevard; Ashley Landing redevelopment and connectivity; Glenn McConnell Parkway; Savannah Highway; Highway 61 (St. Andrews Boulevard and Ashley River Road); Ashley River Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge; West Ashley priorities for a potential 2026 Transportation Sales Tax referendum.

HISTORY

Plan West Ashley was approved in 2018.

In 2018, the County began the public input process for the proposed widening of Glenn McConnell Parkway. Charleston Moves engaged substantially in that process to encourage a multi-use path and proper pedestrian and transit connections, and the project was completed in 2024. 

In 2022-23, Charleston Moves joined an ad hoc group of elected officials, city staff, citizens, and nonprofit partners to develop wayfinding signage for the West Ashley Greenway and Maryville Bikeway. That signage was installed in early 2024. It can be used as a template going forward for pathways and trails throughout the city.

In late 2024, Charleston County approved widening the Limehouse Bridge as part of the Main Road, Segment A project, which incorporates a separated multi-use path on the Limehouse Bridge, connecting bike/ped access from Main Road near Chisolm to the Stono River County Park, Bees Ferry multi-use path, Glenn McConnell multi-use path, West Ashley Greenway, Maryville Bikeway, and the new Ashley River Bike/Ped Bridge. The project is under construction.

On January 22, 2026, County staff requested County Council reallocate funds from completed or discontinued Transportation Sales Tax (TST)-funded projects to existing approved TST projects which have projected funding shortfalls, including the Main Road, Segment A project. The final vote approving this shift in funds took place January 27, 2026. County staff continue to work with the Design-Build team to accommodate bicyclists/pedestrians over the existing Limehouse Bridge. In addition, staff has requested the Design-Build Team provide a cost to extend the project limits to the Old Pond Road Intersection to further help with safety and congestion.