Ramps at I-26 and Weber Boulevard Interchange to Close Temporarily for Drainage Project

The closures are part of a wider effort to improve stormwater management in the area.

Mar. 11, 2026 at 10:39pm

The inbound on-ramp from Weber Drive to I-26 eastbound will close from March 13-16, and the off-ramp from I-26 to Weber Boulevard will close from March 17-20, as crews install drainage infrastructure beneath the ramps. The closures are part of the Northwood Drainage Improvements project, which aims to enhance stormwater management in the Northwood and Bentwood areas to reduce flooding risks.

Why it matters

The temporary ramp closures are necessary for the Northwood Drainage Improvements project, which will help mitigate flooding issues in the surrounding neighborhoods. Maintaining proper stormwater infrastructure is crucial for the safety and well-being of the local community.

The details

The inbound on-ramp from Weber Drive to I-26 eastbound will close at 8 p.m. on Friday, March 13 and reopen by 6 a.m. on Monday, March 16. The off-ramp from I-26 to Weber Boulevard will close starting at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17 and reopen by 6 a.m. on Friday, March 20. The installations under the interstate ramps are part of the wider Northwood Drainage Improvements project, which aims to enhance stormwater management in the Northwood and Bentwood areas to reduce flooding risks in the surrounding neighborhoods.

  • The inbound on-ramp from Weber Drive to I-26 eastbound will close at 8 p.m. on Friday, March 13 and reopen by 6 a.m. on Monday, March 16.
  • The off-ramp from I-26 to Weber Boulevard will close starting at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17 and reopen by 6 a.m. on Friday, March 20.

The players

City of North Charleston

The local government overseeing the Northwood Drainage Improvements project, which includes the temporary ramp closures at the I-26 and Weber Boulevard interchange.

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The takeaway

The temporary ramp closures are a necessary inconvenience for the larger Northwood Drainage Improvements project, which will help mitigate flooding issues in the surrounding neighborhoods and enhance the overall safety and well-being of the local community.