Rep. Nancy Mace Supported $22.5 Million Grant for Berkeley County US 176 Corridor Improvement Project

CHARLESTON, S.C. (July 2, 2026) - Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) announced Berkeley County has been awarded $22.5 million through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant Program for the US 176 Phase 2 Corridor Improvement Project.

The funding will address critical safety and mobility needs along one of the fastest-growing transportation corridors in South Carolina. With more than 240 crashes recorded over a recent four-year period, the project will upgrade intersections, improve sightlines, add protected turning movements, and enhance multimodal safety for pedestrians and cyclists.

Rep. Mace wrote a letter of support for the county's application, urging the Department of Transportation to award Berkeley County the funding it deserved and why they were a strong candidate for the grant.

"This is a major win for Berkeley County and for everyone who travels US 176," said Congresswoman Mace. "This corridor serves some of the fastest-growing communities in South Carolina, connects workers to jobs, and links our regional industries to the Port of Charleston and national supply chains. This investment will improve safety, reduce congestion, and ensure our infrastructure keeps pace with the growth Berkeley County is experiencing."

The US 176 corridor serves as a critical link between major employment centers and rapidly expanding communities, including Cane Bay, Nexton, and the 2,000-acre Wildcat Tract. The corridor also provides direct access to Camp Hall Commerce Park, recognized as the nation's top industrial park, and connects regional industry to the Port of Charleston.

Improvements funded through the BUILD grant will:

• Reduce fatal and serious injury risk through upgraded intersections and improved sightlines
• Improve freight efficiency and travel time reliability for port-bound and industrial traffic
• Enhance multimodal safety for pedestrians and cyclists
• Strengthen access to major employment centers and regional logistics hubs

"Berkeley County deserves safe, reliable roads people can count on every single day. This investment helps make it happen," added Mace.

See our letter of support attached:

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