General Background - The third and final phase (III) of the Tanner Trail is planned to connect Phases I and II with Foster Creek Rd. adjacent to the utility right of way as depicted in the image. At Foster Creek Rd., it will split both north and south to connect the Edgewood Trace Community to the south (Rock Dove Ln.) and Laurel Hill Plantation (Archibald Dr.) to the north.
The project was originally conceived, funded, and managed by the City of Hanahan many (many) years ago. During Phase I, numerous delays were encountered due to SCDOT requirements and slow response. The SCDOT delays ultimately led to significant cost overruns. The City had to apply for additional funding to cover the inflated project costs. Through sheer perseverance by the City, Phase I was finally completed.
Enter BCD COG (Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments). Lacking the manpower required to dedicate full time to the project's Phase's II and III, the City of Hanahan turned the project over to the COG. With that additional "firepower", Phase II was finally completed in early 2022.
The project manager, Sara Cox, at the COG has been diligent in staying on top of the details and keeping things moving. Unfortunately, she has also encountered yet more SCDOT and other delays. The frustration is evident in that the entire trail is just 1.2 miles. By contrast, the Ravenel Bridge spanning the Cooper River is 2.5 miles yet was constructed in 17 months, ahead of schedule and under budget.
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UPDATE (Feb 2, 2024):
City of Hanahan (FB) a day ago ·
🚧 Comprehensive Trail System – Phase 3 🚧
This is an update on the walking trail project in Tanner Plantation, which is being managed by the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG).
Scope of Work: Construction of a multi-use comprehensive pedestrian trail along Foster Creek Road between Williams Lane and Archibald Lane by way of a combination of available roadway right-of-way easements between existing subdivisions, a distance of 4,602 linear feet.
Estimated total cost: $1.1M
The funding for this project is made possible through a TAP (Transportation Alternative Program) grant, along with financial assistance from Berkeley County.
Timeline:
Work is actively being completed behind the scenes to get all of the necessary approvals and permits. We believe shovels will hit the ground in April, and the project should be substantially complete by year end.
The area in red on the map is the new Phase Three portion of the trail. Phases one and two are complete.
