Safety enhancement at SC 11 cross intersection

The state is hopeful that an enhancement at an accident-prone intersection near Walhalla is going to lead to safer driving.  Work was underway at SC 11 at East and West Bear Swamp Roads.  A spokesman said, “We (SCDOT) are installing overhead flashing signs at the intersection of Bear Swamp with SC 11.  We are not proposing a change to the operation of the intersection….This will not be a typical Red/Yellow/Green style traffic signal.”  Drivers approaching 11 from both sides of Bear Swamp Road are required to come to a complete stop before proceeding.  A common complaint heard by 101.7/WGOG NEWS is that there is limited sight distance on the north side of SC 11 and, frequently, SC 11 traffic is moving so fast that it gives traffic entering from Bear Swamp little time to adjust.