The project widens I-95 from 2 to 3 lanes for eight miles starting at the Georgia Line. The project includes the replacement of 8 dual mainline bridges (Savannah River, Savannah Overflow, Sand Island Swamp and CSX Railroad), an overpass at John Smith Road and an interchange replacement at US 278. Exit 3 interchange with a bridge on Purrysburg Road over I-95 is also included.

Carolina TEA is performing the design of the Savannah River Overflow bridges and performing quality control reviews of all other bridge replacements on the project including seismic reviews.

Carolina TEA is also leading Risk Management for the project. The project schedule was reduced from an aggressive 48-month schedule to 36 months. Construction Letting is scheduled for late 2024. To meet the schedule demands, managing all risks to the schedule is paramount. Derek is therefore involved in all discipline meetings throughout the project development.