This page will provide you with the most up-to-date information regarding Deer Island Bridge Infrastructure Repair Project. If your question is not addressed in the documents and resources found on this page, please send your questions or feedback to the Sea Pines CSA Capital Improvements Department by clicking here. Sea Pines CSA will continue to update this page with specific information and details as they are available.
We appreciate your support as we work to make these critical infrastructure and safety improvements in Sea Pines.
Deer Island Bridge Infrastructure Improvement Project is scheduled to begin in early Fall of 2026 and is estimated to continue through December 2026.
Planned work will be conducted Monday-Friday from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, excluding major holidays. Weekend and overnight work may be necessary but will be communicated in advance.
Project Work along deer Island Road Will Include:
- Surveying and underground utility mark outs. Please do not remove any staking or utility markings.
- Temporary steel plates will be installed to cover open excavations.
- Well-pointing and dewatering operations (lowering groundwater levels to provide more stable working conditions). Overnight dewatering will be required utilizing pumping systems.
- Deer Island Bridge Repairs: Excavation and replacement of the bridge connecting Deer Island Road to Lighthouse Road
- Please be aware that construction noise will occur in the project zone throughout major construction activities.
- Due to the nature of major infrastructure construction work, planned and unplanned water or utility outages in the work zone may occur. This includes possible water, sewer, internet, telephone, and power interruptions.
- Roadway signage installation, tree work, and minor landscaping.
Traffic Management:
- Heavy machinery and construction vehicles will be traveling to and from the project site.
- Roadway closures, traffic signals, detours, single-lane road closures, and flagging operations will be in place daily, weather permitting. Temporary full lane closures may be required at times.
- Motorists should expect traffic delays, traffic detours, and be prepared to share the road with bike riders and pedestrians.
- Pedestrians and bike riders should expect delays and be prepared to stop and follow detours.
- For safety, bike riders will be required to dismount and walk bikes around the active work zones.
- Please refer to the traffic map during construction below. Please obey traffic signal lights.
Planned Construction and Delivery Truck Notice:
If you reside in Deer Island and have scheduled construction or significant deliveries (such as tractor trailers, moving trucks, appliance/furniture deliveries, etc.) planned during the project timeframe, please contact Sea Pines Security at 843.671.7170 for prior approval and traffic coordination.
Community Updates
Project work will begin in Fall 2026