Beaufort is spending $3M to fix up this key road near the hospital. Prepare for delays
A $3 million upgrade will improve the look and function of a major residential road in Beaufort.
The streetscape and stormwater work on Allison Road, located off of busy Ribaut Road near Beaufort Memorial Hospital, will result in traffic interruptions at times, according to the city. Work began Monday and will wrap up this fall.
A big part of the job is an 8-foot-wide sidewalk that will be built on the south side of the road to connect Ribaut Road with the Spanish Moss Trail. The sidewalk will provide an easier pedestrian path between the popular trail and the hospital, said Kathleen Williams, a city spokesperson.
To alleviate stormwater drainage issues, pipe will be installed in a ditch on the south side of the street, Williams said. New curbs, gutters and catch basins are planned as well.
New street lights and landscaping are planned and the road will be repaved. Utilities will be placed underground — except for large transmission lines — on the north side of the road.
Dominion Energy was scheduled to begin putting utilities underground this week.
Most of the work will occur during weekday hours. However, the city said, residents should be prepared for traffic delays at times during the course of the project. Project updates will be posted on social media.
The project is being financed with state grants, bond funds, federal COVID-19 relief money awarded through the American Rescue Plan Act and contributions from other agencies that are partnering with the city on the project.
