Second phase of Marion Ave. project begins this week

By Staff reportsOctober 12, 2017

The Marion Avenue renovation effort is progressing ahead of schedule and is expected to enter its second phase several weeks early.

Parts of Marion Avenue have been closed since late September to allow crews to repave the road. Phase 1 focused on the stretch of Marion Avenue between the roundabout near Gate 1 and Fourney Street.

It was anticipated that the next phase of the project would begin Nov. 1, but is now expected

to begin by the end of this week, said Jason Hinton, the USACE Resident Engineer on Fort Jackson.

During Phase 2, beginning Oct. 12, Marion Avenue between Fourney Street and Strom Thurmond Blvd. will be repaved. Lanes on Marion will be alternately closed throughout the rest of October to allow for paving.

Cross-over sections of road will be generally passable, but occasional closures will happen as the contractor mills and paves these areas.

"Speed limits along Phase 2 will be 10 mph," Hinton said. "Equipment and personnel will be located along the construction routes. Traffic cones and flaggers will be utilized to keep cars out of the active construction zone."

Crews will be working during daylight hours so safety is concern for both drivers and working crews.

Phases 2 should be complete by Nov. 1. Phases 3 and 4 will start the first week of Nov. with overall project completion on track for a Dec. 15 finish.