MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) – The City of Myrtle Beach plans several traffic and pedestrian control changes for Howard Avenue. This improvement project begins January 11, and will affect residents and business owners in The Market Common area.
1. Installation of a new mid-block pedestrian crosswalk on Howard Avenue, between Hackler Street and Iris Street, requires daytime lane closures on Howard Avenue in both directions. On-street parking will not be allowed during these lane closures.
Dates and times of the closures:
- 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday, January 11 – southbound lanes of Howard Avenue closed
- 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 12 – both northbound and southbound lanes of Howard Avenue closed
- 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 13 –northbound lane of Howard Avenue closed
- 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Thursday, January 14 – both northbound and southbound lanes of Howard Avenue closed
2. The speed limit on Howard Avenue, between Farrow Parkway and Hackler Street, drops from its current limit of 30 m.p.h. to 25 m.p.h., effective January 21.
3. A new four-way stop at the intersection of Howard Avenue and Hackler Street becomes effective at 12:00 p.m. January 21. Please note the four-way stop’s purpose is traffic control and the protocol to make such a change requires several weeks to implement. Look for advance signage about this change.
Anyone with questions may call the Myrtle Beach Public Works Department at 843-918-2000.
