This page will provide you with the most up-to-date information regarding the Sea Pines Drive 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. Thank you for your patience, as we make these necessary infrastructure and safety improvements to Sea Pines Drive.
South Sea Pines Drive Infrastructure Repair Project Planned for Fall 2023
Phase 4 of the Sea Pines Drive infrastructure repair project is scheduled to begin early September 2023 with an estimated completion time of Spring 2024. To learn more about the earlier phases of the project please click here.
March 18, 2024 Update with Russell Fredericks
Project work zones will include the below roadways:
South Sea Pines Drive from Baynard Cove Road to Gadwall Road
Scaulp Court – Drainage construction and resurfacing/paving of roadway
Please note, due to the nature of major infrastructure improvement work, unplanned water and or utility outages may occur.
Project work along South Sea Pines Drive will include:
Stormwater drainage upgrades and replacement
Roadway resurfacing and realigning
Realignment and widening of leisure trails
Addition of pedestrian crosswalks and curbing in select areas
New signage installation, tree work, and minor landscaping
We look forward to keeping the community updated as we have more details towards the start of Phase 4. Comments or questions for the Sea Pines CSA Capital Improvements Department may be submitted online here.
COMMUNITY UPDATES:
6/24/24 – We went down to South Sea Pines Drive to capture and share some of the recent enhancements in the area!
The fourth phase of the Sea Pines Drive Infrastructure Improvement Project involved replacing and upgrading stormwater drainage, resurfacing and realigning roadways, widening and realigning leisure trails, installing pedestrian crosswalks and curbing, and adding new signage and landscaping.
May 2024: Phase 4 of the South Sea Pines Drive Infrastructure Improvement Project from Baynard Cove Road to Gadwall Road is nearing completion.
Roadway line striping and installation of road reflectors along South Sea Pines Drive is in progress and will continue through this week.
Site cleanup, associated construction and restoration, is in progress. Single-lane road closures and traffic control will be in place as needed.
5/1/24- Phase 4 of the South Sea Pines Drive Infrastructure Improvement Project from Baynard Cove Road to Gadwall Road is nearing completion.
Roadway line striping and installation of road reflectors along South Sea Pines Drive is in progress and will continue through this week.
Site cleanup, associated construction and restoration, is in progress.
Signage installation along the roadway and leisure trails to be scheduled.
Site clean up, associated construction and restoration, is in progress.
Work along the leisure trails and installation of detectable warning pavers are in progress.
Signage installation along the roadway and leisure trails to be scheduled.
4/18/24 – Phase 4 of the South Sea Pines Drive Infrastructure Improvement Project from Baynard Cove Road to Gadwall Road is nearing completion.
Site clean up and restoration is in progress. Crews will return after the necessary curing period to complete permanent line striping and install roadway reflectors.
Work along the leisure trails and installation of truncated dome pavers will continue next week.
4/11/24 –
Paving operations and crosswalk stamping along South Sea Pines Drive from Baynard Cove Road to Gadwall Road, has been completed. Crews will return after the necessary curing period to complete permanent line stripping and install roadway reflectors.
Site clean up and restoration is in progress.
Project work will not take place from April 15-April 21 due to the RBC Heritage Tournament.
4/4/24- Major roadway work along South Sea Pines Drive from Baynard Cove to Gadwall Road is in progress and will continue through next week. Expect heavy traffic delays, detours and single lane closures.
Due to weather delays this week, roadway paving operations will continue through the week of April 8th, weather permitting.
Crews will also be applying temporary line striping to the paved roadway and will return after the necessary curing period to complete permanent line striping and install roadway reflectors.
Please use caution while driving in this area and observe the work zone speed limit of 15 mph and obey all traffic management personnel, signage and devices.
3/28/24 –Major roadway work along South Sea Pines Drive from Baynard Cove to Gadwall Road is in progress and will continue through next week. Expect heavy traffic
delays, detours and single lane closures.
Roadway milling, asphalt patching, leisure trail paving, and grading operations are in progress.
Roadway paving operations to begin on Monday, April 1 and continue through Wednesday, April 3, weather permitting.
Crews will also be applying temporary line striping to the paved roadway and will return after the necessary curing period to complete permanent line striping and install roadway reflectors.
Please use caution while driving in this area and observe the work zone speed limit of 15 mph and obey all traffic management personnel, signage and devices.
Scaup Court: Roadway paving operations began today and will continue on Tuesday, April 2, weather permitting.
3/21/24 – Major roadway and leisure trail construction along South Sea Pines Drive from Baynard Cove to Gadwall Road in progress. Be sure to watch the March 18th video update with our Director of Capital Projects, Russell Fredericks.
Leisure trail paving operations are in progress.
Roadway milling operations began today, March 21st. Asphalt paving operations scheduled for next week, weather permitting.
Expect heavy traffic delays, detours and leisure trail closures. Leisure trail users are encouraged to avoid the project area during this time, as cyclists will be required to dismount and walk bikes around the work zone. Click here to view the Project Zone Map, Roadway Traffic and Leisure Trail Impact Reminders.
3/14/24-Major roadway and leisure trail construction along South Sea Pines Drive from Baynard Cove to Gadwall Road in progress:
Stormwater drainage construction in progress between Merganser Court and Pintail Court (pictured).
Roadway realignment along South Sea Pines Drive is complete.
Leisure trail improvements including alignment, construction, and paving operations are in progress.
Roadway milling operations and temporary roadway stripping to begin next week, weather permitting.
Expect heavy traffic delays, detours and leisure trail closures. Leisure trail users are encouraged to avoid the project area during this time, as cyclists will be required to dismount and walk bikes around the work zone. Click here to view the Project Zone Map, Roadway Traffic and Leisure Trail Impact Reminders.
3/8/24-
Major roadway and leisure trail construction and demolition along South Sea Pines Drive from Baynard Cove to Gadwall Road is in progress (pictured). Expect heavy traffic delays, detours and leisure trail closures. Leisure trail users are encouraged to avoid the project area during this time, as cyclists will be required to dismount and walk bikes around the work zone.Click here to view the Project Zone Map, Roadway Traffic and Leisure Trail Impact Reminders.
Stormwater drainage work along South Sea Pines Drive and Scaup Court is in progress.
February 22, 2024 –
Roadway and leisure trail demolition and reconstruction along South Sea Pines Drive from Baynard Cove to Gadwall Road is in progress (pictured above).
Expect heavy traffic delays, detours and leisure trail closures. Leisure trail users are encouraged to avoid the project area during this time, as cyclists will be required to dismount and walk bikes around the work zone.
Roadway Traffic and Leisure Trail Impact Reminders:
Single-lane road closures and flagging operations will be in place daily, weather permitting.
Motorists should expect traffic delays and be prepared for traffic detours to South Beach Lane.
Motorists should be prepared to share the road with bikers and pedestrians.
Please use caution while driving in this area and observe the work zone speed limit of 15 mph and obey all traffic management personnel, signage and devices.
Leisure trails in the project area will be closed as needed.For safety, cyclists will be required to dismount and walk bikes around the active work zones.
Major Stormwater drainage work along South Sea Pines Drive is in progress.
Stormwater drainage work along Scaup Court has been rescheduled to begin the week of February 26th and will take approximately 2 weeks to complete, weather permitting.
February 8, 2024 –
South Sea Pines Drive Infrastructure Improvement Project: Major stormwater drainage work along South Sea Pines Drive from Baynard Cove Road to Gadwall Road is in progress (pictured). Beginning the week of February 19, 2024, weather permitting, heavy roadway and leisure trail demolition and reconstruction is planned to begin along South Sea Pines Drive. Expect heavy traffic delays and leisure trail closures.Click here to view the Project Zone Map, Roadway Traffic and Leisure Trail Impact Reminders.
Scaup Court: Stormwater drainage work will begin the week of February 19th, weather permitting.
January 25, 2024-
South Sea Pines Drive Infrastructure Improvement Project: Major stormwater drainage work along South Sea Pines Drive from Baynard Cove Road to Gadwall Road is in progress (pictured). Expect traffic delays and leisure trail closures.
Click here to view the Project Zone Map, Roadway Traffic and Leisure Trail Impact Reminders.
January 4, 2024 – Major stormwater drainage work along South Sea Pines Drive from Audubon Pond Road to Gadwall Road is in progress (pictured below) and is scheduled to continue over the next few weeks. Expect traffic delays and leisure trail closures.
Click here to view the Project Zone Map, Roadway Traffic and Leisure Trail Impact Reminders.
December 20, 2023 – South Sea Pines Drive Infrastructure Improvement Project: Temporary roadway and leisure trail paving operations began this week along South Sea Pines Drive near Belted Kingfisher (pictured).
Due to the holidays, project work will conclude on Thursday, December 21st and will resume on Tuesday, January 2nd.
Click here to view the Project Zone Map, Roadway Traffic and Leisure Trail Impact Reminders.
December 2023 –Major stormwater drainage work along South Sea Pines Drive from Audubon Pond Road to Gadwall Road is in progress and is scheduled to continue over the next few weeks.
Project work includes stormwater drain pipe excavation and replacement, asphalt milling, and temporary roadway paving repairs.
Due to the nature of major infrastructure improvement work, unplanned water and or utility outages in the work zone may occur.
Well-pointing and dewatering operations (lowering groundwater levels to provide more stable working conditions) will be in place.
This week, the lagoon near Lagoon Villas – situated between Scaup Court and Wren Drive – will be temporarily lowered to facilitate project work.
Click here to view the Project Zone Map, Roadway Traffic and Leisure Trail Impact Reminders.
11/28/23 – Planned Water Outage Alert: 11/29 from 9AM-3PM for Homes on Bald Eagle Rd W and 75 S Sea Pines Dr
A planned water outage will occur tomorrow, Wednesday, November 29, 2023, from approximately 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, as South Island Public Service District (SIPSD) crews conduct the removal and replacement of stormwater drainage pipes along South Sea Pines Drive.
SIPSD has determined this water outage will affect all homes located on Bald Eagle Road West and #75 South Sea Pines Drive.
Please be advised that additional homes may be affected and Sea Pines CSA will keep you as up-to-date as possible with information provided by SIPSD through our website at www.SeaPinesLiving.com.
11/21/23-
Major stormwater drainage and roadway work on South Sea Pines Drive from Audubon Pond Road to Painted Bunting Road is in progress will continue through Wednesday, November 22nd, weather permitting.
Next week (the week of November 27th), stormwater drainage work is planned to continue along South Sea Pines Drive from Audubon Pond Road to Gadwall Road.
Project work includes stormwater drain pipe excavation and replacement, asphalt milling, and temporary roadway paving repairs.
Due to the nature of major infrastructure improvement work, unplanned water and or utility outages in the work zone may occur.
Well-pointing and dewatering operations (lowering groundwater levels to provide more stable working conditions) will be in place.
Roadway Traffic and Leisure Trail Impact Reminders:
Single-lane road closures and flagging operations will be in place daily, weather permitting.
Motorists should expect traffic delays and be prepared for traffic detours to South Beach Lane.
Motorists should be prepared to share the road with bikers and pedestrians.
Please use caution while driving in this area and observe the work zone speed limit of 15 mph and obey all traffic management personnel, signage and devices.
Leisure trails in the project area will be closed as needed. For safety, cyclists will be required to dismount and walk bikes around the active work zones.
Major stormwater drainage work along South Sea Pines Drive from Audubon Pond Road to Painted Bunting Road is in progress and is scheduled to continue over the next few weeks.
Project work includes stormwater drain pipe excavation and replacement, asphalt milling, and temporary roadway paving repairs.
Please note, due to the nature of major infrastructure improvement work, unplanned water and or utility outages in the work zone may occur.
Well-pointing and dewatering operations (lowering groundwater levels to provide more stable working conditions) will be in place.
If you reside in the South Sea Pines Drive Area between Audubon Pond Road and Painted Bunting Road and have planned construction or a delivery occurring during the project period you are asked to contact Sea Pines Security at 843.671.7170 for advanced approval.
Traffic and Leisure Trail Impact Reminders:
Single-lane road closures and flagging operations will be in place daily, weather permitting.
Motorists should expect traffic delays and be prepared for traffic detours from South Sea Pines Drive to South Beach Lane.
Leisure trails in the project area will be closed as needed. For safety, cyclists will be required to dismount and walk bikes around the active work zones.
Motorists should be prepared to share the road with bikers and pedestrians.
Please use caution while driving in this area and observe the work zone speed limit of 15 mph and obey all traffic management personnel, signage and devices.
10/19/23 – Stormwater drainage work along South Sea Pines Drive from Sprunt Pond Road to Belted Kingfisher is in progress.
General Project Impact Reminders:
Please note, due to the nature of major infrastructure improvement work, unplanned water and or utility outages in the work zone may occur.
Well-pointing and dewatering operations (lowering groundwater levels to provide more stable working conditions) will be in place.
Single-lane road closures and flagging operations are in place.
Motorists should expect traffic delays and possible traffic detours.
Please use caution while driving in this area and observe the work zone speed limit of 15 mph and obey all traffic management personnel, signage and devices.
Leisure trails in the project area will be closed as needed. For safety, cyclists will be required to dismount and walk bikes around the active work zones.
Motorists should be prepared to share the road with bikers and pedestrians.
10/13/23- Stormwater Drainage Work on South Sea Pines Drive in Progress
Major stormwater drainage work on South Sea Pines Drive in proximity to Sprunt Pond Road is in progress (pictured) and will continue through today, Friday, October 13th, weather permitting.
Next week, stormwater drainage work is planned to continue along South Sea Pines Drive from Sprunt Pond Road to Belted Kingfisher.
10/5/23- Major stormwater drainage work on South Sea Pines Drive in proximity to Sprunt Pond Road in Progress
Major stormwater drainage work on South Sea Pines Drive in proximity to Sprunt Pond Road is in progress (pictured) and will continue in this area for 1-2 more weeks, weather permitting..
Please note, due to the nature of major infrastructure improvement work, unplanned water and or utility outages in the work zone may occur.
Well-pointing and dewatering operations (lowering groundwater levels to provide more stable working conditions) will be in place.
Single-lane road closures and flagging operations are in place.
Motorists should expect traffic delays and possible traffic detours.
Please use caution while driving in this area and observe the work zone speed limit of 15 mph and obey all traffic management personnel, signage and devices.
Leisure trails in the project area will be closed as needed. For safety, cyclists will be required to dismount and walk bikes around the active work zones.
Motorists should be prepared to share the road with bikers and pedestrians.
9/21/23-9/27/23
Stormwater Drainage Work on South Sea Pines Drive in Progress
Stormwater drainage on South Sea Pines Drive in proximity to Audubon Road (pictured) and the Sprunt Pond Road area is in progress.
Please note, due to the nature of major infrastructure improvement work, unplanned water and or utility outages in the work zone may occur.
Well-pointing and dewatering operations (lowering groundwater levels to provide more stable working conditions) will be in place.
Single-lane road closures and flagging operations are in place.
Motorists should expect traffic delays and possible traffic detours.
Please use caution while driving in this area and observe the work zone speed limit of 15 mph and obey all traffic management personnel, signage and devices.
Leisure trails in the project area will be closed as needed. For safety, cyclists will be required to dismount and walk bikes around the active work zones.
Motorists should be prepared to share the road with bikers and pedestrians.
Tree Work Along South Sea Pines Drive in Progress
Tree work along South Sea Pines Drive (from Baynard Cove Road to Gadwall Road) began Monday, September 18th and will continue through Friday, September 22nd, weather permitting.
Single-lane road closures and flagging operations are in place.
Temporary leisure trail closures for pedestrians and bikers are in place within work zones.
Motorists should expect traffic delays. Please use caution while driving in this area, obey speed limits, and share the road with bikers and pedestrians.
9/14/23- Stormwater Drainage Work Rescheduled to Begin the Week of September 18th
Stormwater drainage work to begin on South Sea Pines Drive in proximity to Royal Tern Road and South Beach Lane the week of September 18th.
Please note, due to the nature of major infrastructure improvement work, unplanned water and or utility outages in the work zone may occur.
Well-pointing and dewatering operations (lowering groundwater levels to provide more stable working conditions) will be in place.
Single-lane road closures and flagging operations will be in place.
Motorists should expect traffic delays and possible traffic detours.
Please use caution while driving in this area and observe the work zone speed limit of 15 mph and obey all traffic management personnel, signage and devices.
Leisure trails in the project area will be closed as needed. For safety, cyclists will be required to dismount and walk bikes around the active work zones.
Motorists should be prepared to share the Road with bikers and pedestrians.
Tree Work Planned for the Week of September 18th
Tree work along South Sea Pines Drive (from Baynard Cove Road to Gadwall Road) will begin Monday, September 18th and continue through Friday, September 22nd, weather permitting.
Single-lane road closures and flagging operations will be in place.
Temporary leisure trail closures for pedestrians and bikers will be in place within work zones.
Motorists should expect traffic delays. Please use caution while driving in this area, obey speed limits, and share the road with bikers and pedestrians.
9/7/23-
South Sea Pines Drive Survey Work in Progress
Survey work is in progress on South Sea Pines Drive from Baynard Cove Road to Gadwall Road.
Underground utility line locations will be marked by USIC. Please do not remove flag markers or markings.
Stormwater Drainage Work Rescheduled to Begin the Week of September 11th
Stormwater drainage work to begin on South Sea Pines Drive in proximity to Royal Tern Road and South Beach Lane the week of September 11th.
Please note, due to the nature of major infrastructure improvement work, unplanned water and or utility outages in the work zone may occur.
Well-pointing and dewatering operations (lowering groundwater levels to provide more stable working conditions) will be in place.
Single-lane road closures and flagging operations will be in place.
Motorists should expect traffic delays and possible traffic detours.
Please use caution while driving in this area and observe the work zone speed limit of 15 mph and obey all traffic management personnel, signage and devices.
Leisure trails in the project area will be closed as needed. For safety, cyclists will be required to dismount and walk bikes around the active work zones. Motorists should be prepared to share the Road with bikers and pedestrians.
Tree Work Rescheduled for the Week of September 18th
Tree work along South Sea Pines Drive (from Baynard Cove Road to Gadwall Road) will begin Monday, September 18th and continue through Friday, September 22nd, weather permitting.
Single-lane road closures and flagging operations will be in place.
Temporary leisure trail closures for pedestrians and bikers will be in place within work zones.
Motorists should expect traffic delays. Please use caution while driving in this area, obey speed limits, and share the Road with bikers and pedestrians.
8/31/23 –
Due to Tropical Storm Idalia, the start of the South Sea Pines Drive Infrastructure Project has been delayed. Timing on when work will resume is based on storm clean up and recovery efforts.
8/24/23-
Project Mobilization begins the Week of August 28th
Project equipment, supplies and materials will be stored in the South Beach Marina parking lot in preparation of the project start date.
South Sea Pines Drive Survey Work to Begin August 30th
Survey work will take place on South Sea Pines Drive from Baynard Cove Road to Gadwall Road.
Underground utility line locations will be marked by USIC. Please do not remove flag markers or markings.
No traffic delays or detours are expected.
Tree Work Planned for the Week of September 5th
Tree work along South Sea Pines Drive (from Baynard Cove Road to Gadwall Road) will begin the week of September 5th and take 1-2 weeks to complete.
Single-lane road closures and flagging operations will be in place.
Temporary leisure trail closures for pedestrians and bikers will be in place within work zones.
Motorists should expect traffic delays. Please use caution while driving in this area, obey speed limits, and share the Road with bikers and pedestrians.
Stormwater Drainage Work to Begin the Week of September 5th
Stormwater drainage work to begin on South Sea Pines Drive the week of September 5th.
Please note, due to the nature of major infrastructure improvement work, unplanned water and or utility outages in the work zone may occur.
Single-lane road closures and flagging operations will be in place.
Motorists should expect traffic delays. Please use caution while driving in this area and observe the work zone speed limit of 15 mph and obey all traffic management personnel, signage and devices.
Leisure trails in the project area will be closed as needed. For safety, cyclists will be required to dismount and walk bikes around the active work zones. Motorists should be prepared to share the Road with bikers and pedestrians.
