Leaphart Road Closed in Lexington County 

Leaphart Road bridge over Interstate 26 in Lexington County has been closed after it was struck and damaged by a vehicle Wednesday. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes.

Engineers with the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) are evaluating the damage and moving quickly to assess options. The SC Highway Patrol is investigating the incident. Delays can be expected on I-26 at this location during debris cleanup and evaluation.

Leaphart Road will remain closed until further notice. The road handles an average of 9,700 vehicles per day.

Prior to this incident, Leaphart Road bridge had already been scheduled for replacement due to its classification as structurally deficient, according to SCDOT engineers.