Get ready Carolina Forest! The paving of Postal Way is under way. This should help deter some of the heavy congestion of the Carolina Forest Blvd and Highway 501 Intersection. In the meantime the widening of Carolina Forest Blvd and River Oaks Drive will most likely begin next week. With the opening of the Hardrock Park coming soon, this great news couldn’t come at a better time.
The paving of Poastal Way Road will begin at Gardner Lacy and end at Carolina Forest Blvd. I am hoping to see them continue it soon to the Tanger Outlet Shopping Center just East of Carolina Forest Blvd. I won’t hold my breath.
The widening of Carolina Forest Blvd is set to be completed 120 days after beginning, and River Oaks Drive widening is scheduled to take 90 days. In addition to the latest two road projects, the South Carolina Department of Transportation plans on lengthening the turn lanes East bound into Carolina Forest from Highway 501 to 700 feet.
These changes should make a big difference in the traffic flow around Carolina Forest during school times, and early morning commute to work. I am excited to see the changes take place, and believe that a reduction in the congestion will continue to make Carolina Forest the desired area to live in Myrtle Beach.
