One step, er, bridge closer to better flowing traffic on 385

Construction crews recently finished one of the bridges in the main interchange of the $231 million I-85/385 Gateway project. The project is being funded through Act 98 of 2013 and SCDOT for bridge, resurfacing, and mainline interstate projects.

Flatiron Construction Corp. and Zachry Construction Corp. have worked on large transportation projects in South Carolina previously and expect the I-85/385 Gateway project to be completed by 2020.Other elements of the project include:

• Extending the fourth auxiliary lane on I-85 N and the addition of another lane southbound between I-385 and Pelham Road.
• Widening of I-385 from four to six lanes between Butler Road and Roper Mountain Road.

• The construction of 12 new interchange bridges, including two flyovers that will replace the existing loop ramps

• The reconstruction and enhancement of the traffic signal system on Woodruff Road between Ketron Court and Highway 14.

• Additional turn lanes and reconstruction of three intersections on Woodruff Road between I-85 and I-385.

For more information, visit 85385gateway.com.