I-26

Large tree down on 126 coming out of Columbia, Thursday evening

Traffic was backed up on 126 before the Greystone Boulevard Exit off of I-26, after 6 p.m., Thursday. One lane was open while crews were on the scene to move the tree that covered three lanes. The tree fell as heavy rains, and storm-like conditions blew through the area Thursday afternoon.

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Several crashes on I-26 in Lexington County stop traffic on Memorial Day afternoon

Traffic was at a standstill, Monday afternoon on I-26 near Cayce. The City of Cayce issued an alert that read: “Please avoid the area of 26 East between Highway 1 and Airport Blvd. Multiple accidents in and law enforcement and emergency personnel are on the scene.” According to the South Carolina DOT, one crash happened […]

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Lexington County Fire Services on the scene of a tractor-trailer fire on Interstate 26, Wednesday morning

Lexington County Fire Services is currently on the scene, at 9 a.m., of a tractor-trailer fire on Interstate 26 westbound near mile marker 130, near the Sandy Run/ Swansea area. The vehicle is fully involved, and crews are actively working to put out the flames. All westbound lanes are temporarily closed while firefighters handle the […]

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SCDOT conducting repairs on I-26 Eastbound at mile marker 121 in Calhoun County, sinkhole reported earlier

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is currently conducting repairs on I-26 Eastbound at mile marker 121 in Calhoun County due to a drainage issue. The repairs have closed two of the three lanes of travel, causing traffic delays. The Sandy Run Fire District reported a sinkhole at the location earlier Thursday. Thursday evening, SCDOT […]

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Traffic backed up on 1-26, Sandy Run Fire reports a sinkhole on interstate at 121 Mile Marker

A post on the Sandy Run Calhoun Volunteer Fire District reports a “large sinkhole in the interstate on I-26 East at the 121 MM. Traffic is down to one lane and is backed up several miles towards Columbia. The right two lanes are closed for about a half mile. SCDOT is on scene and is […]

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SCDOT will reduce a portion of I-26 westbound to one lane in Newberry County, beginning April 28, for bridge repairs

The South Carolina Department of Transportation will reduce I-26 Westbound over the Palmetto Trail (mile marker 83) and over Indian Creek (mile marker 65) to one lane beginning April 28 for bridge repairs. The continuous, single-lane closures are expected to last until the end of May. Drivers should expect delays and seek alternate routes, if possible. As part of […]

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SCDOT to conduct nighttime detour on new bridge over Saluda River, and temporarily close I-126 Westbound off-ramp to Colonial Life Boulevard

 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 […]

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SCDOT to conduct nighttime detour on new bridge over Saluda River as part of Carolina Crossroads Project

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 5 beginning at 10 p.m. and ending at 4 a.m. This closure is necessary to complete the installation of new overhead signage over the bridge as part of Phase […]

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