Project Purpose
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) proposes to construct a new Interchange on I-77 to serve the future Scout Motors Manufacturing facility and provide access for future economic development in Blythewood, SC. The project includes a connector road from the proposed Exit 26 to US 21. Portions of US 21 are proposed be relocated to create a grade separated crossing for a new Norfolk Southern Railroad spur line that will serve the Scout facility. A new railroad bridge over I-77 is proposed to provide rail access to the west side of I-77. In addition, widening of northbound I-77 from south of the proposed interchange to Blythewood Road as well as improvements along Community Road are planned. In addition to the SCDOT transportation improvements, Richland County has planned improvements along Community Road and Blythewood Road.
Site Plan Rendering Scout Motors
Rendering of the future Scout Motors Manufacturing facility and proposed interstate interchange. (Interchange type has been modified as shown in the "Project Location and Proposed Improvements" figure to the right.)
Rendering Large ViewProject Location and Proposed Improvements
I-77 Exit 26 New Interchange and Connecting Roads
Large Plan ViewProject Milestones
| Begin Design-Build Procurement for new interchange and connecting roads: | December, 2023 |
| Railroad Bridge over I-77 Construction Letting: | June 2024 |
| Public Announcement for Design-Build Procurement: | August 2024 |
| Substantial Project Completion of Railroad Bridge over I-77: | Summer 2025 |
| Substantial Project Completion of Interchange and Connecting Roads: | End of 2026 |
Project Resources
- Richland County Scout Motors Website:
https://scoutblythewood.com/