News Release

Work on Pedestrian Safety Enhancements Starting on William Hilton Parkway in Northridge Area

October 15, 2024

Starting today, the Town of Hilton Head Island will proceed with work to enhance pedestrian safety on Willliam Hilton Parkway between Beach City and Dillon roads. 

The work will be completed by Oct. 31 and will involve resurfacing street approaches, replacing concrete curb ramps, and constructing center medians within William Hilton Parkway. 

The work will require some side road and driveway lane closures and minor turn lane closures on William Hilton Parkway during the day. It will also require some night-time lane closures and partial pathway closures at certain times. The work will affect the intersections of William Hilton Parkway with Gardner Drive, Palmetto Parkway, Northridge Drive, and Northridge/Sea Turtle Marketplace entrances.

Additional work will be scheduled over the next several months. When completed, the project will improve overall safety for all roadway users through:

• A lower speed limit of 40 miles per hour.
• Improved crosswalks and pavement markings.
• Low-level pathway lighting.
• Landscaping.
• Updated signage.

All improvements will comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Pedestrians and motorists are advised to exercise caution while traveling through the work area. For more information, contact Jim Iwanicki, Transportation Program Manager, at 843-341-4774 or  JimI@hiltonheadislandsc.gov.