The South Carolina Department of Transportation will conduct a temporary nighttime lane closure on the new bridge over the Saluda River (Exit 108 B-A) on March 11 beginning at 10 p.m. and ending at 4 a.m. on March 12.

This closure is necessary to complete the installation of new overhead signage over the bridge as part of Phase 1 of the Carolina Crossroads Project.

Traffic will be detoured using I-26 westbound to I-20 westbound to I-26 eastbound. Motorists will be directed to follow the detour onto I-126 eastbound and are encouraged to allow for additional travel time.

Message boards, lane closure and detour signs will be placed along I-26 westbound to inform motorists of the detour and temporary traffic pattern. 

Visit the Carolina Crossroads project webpage for more information and updates. The public may also contact the project hotline at 800-601-8715.

Also: The South Carolina Department of Transportation will temporarily close the I-126 Westbound off-ramp to Colonial Life Boulevard for construction as part of the Carolina Crossroads Project beginning at 9 p.m. March 11. Traffic will be detoured to Greystone Boulevard before the exit.

This closure will take place in two parts:

• March 11 from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. on March 12
• March 12 from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. on March 13

A map of the detour can be found below.

SCDOT asks that drivers slow down and pay attention when driving through the work zone.

Visit the Carolina Crossroads project webpage for more information and updates. The public may also contact the project hotline at 800-601-8715.