Dangerous SC intersection getting an overhaul. Here’s the plan

If your normal route is to turn left from Woodrow Street onto Lake Murray Boulevard, think again.

There is now a raised median to keep you from doing so. It also means you can’t turn left onto Woodrow Street from Lake Murray Boulevard.

You also can no longer go straight through the intersection from Woodrow Street.

“This change, which was recommended by the Irmo Town Council, is designed to increase traffic efficiency, reduce collisions and improve driver safety,” the town said in a Facebook announcement.

Kelly Moore of the SC Department of Transportation said the median expected to be finished by the end of August. The final cost will be known once the project is completed.

The Facebook post said the intersection has become increasingly dangerous.

People on Facebook overwhelmingly responded with praise for the road improvement. Some cynics predicted, though, that some drivers might just lumber over top of the median to make their usual left turn.

The median is part of a larger project to improve the St. Andrews Road/ Lake Murray Boulevard intersection.

“If you usually take the old route through this intersection, it’s time to adapt!” the Facebook post said. ”Plan your commute accordingly and give yourself a few extra minutes to accommodate this new right turn only rule.”