SCDOT has delayed the Building a Better Butler project after initial bids came in over budget. The agency plans to issue a new Request for Proposals (RFP) in 2027.
SCDOT shared that they only received 2 bids on the project, with the lowest bid being $50.8 million. The project budget is $34 million.
SCDOT expects to receive bids again in February after further review and analysis of contractor questions to prepare a more thorough bid package.
Though the project has not been released for construction, Duke Energy is wrapping up their utility relocations and Charter and AT&T will begin their work soon.
We understand how frustrating this news is for community members, especially because this project has already been delayed several times. While this delay is outside of our control, we will keep residents informed as we receive additional updates from SCDOT.
For background information about the project, visit https://buildingabetterbutler.com/.
Additional SCDOT Projects
We’d like to highlight several projects recently completed by SCDOT and an upcoming project that should address some major concerns:
- Ashmore Bridge Road: SCDOT has added Ashmore Bridge Road to its 2027 repaving list
- Miller Road: SCDOT recently repaved Miller Road from Murray Drive to Corn Road
- Butler Road Bridge: SCDOT completed bridge rehabilitation work on the E. Butler Road bridge over I-385 this summer
- Highway 276: SCDOT resurfaced all lanes of 276 from the Greenville line through Mauldin in 2025
We will continue to provide updates on pending and current projects as we receive them. To learn more about projects happening in the city, visit our Projects page.