I-26
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died in a construction accident near the 130-mile marker of I-26 eastbound in Lexington County at approximately 11:15 P.M. on Friday. According to Fisher, Mr. Ramon Ortiz-Medina, 24, of Columbia was pronounceddead at the scene due to injuries sustained by heavy equipment. An autopsy has […]
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This caused long lines of traffic on the streets leading into Cayce, West Columbia and Columbia when the Northbound lanes of I-77 were closed in March. Local drivers are instructed by the SCDOT to take local roads and streets as a detour. Interstate drivers are instructed to stay on I-26 and I-20 and get back […]
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On Friday, March 24, the I-77 northbound bridges from the I-26 Interchange to the Bluff Road exit (Exit 5) will be CLOSED for repairs from March 24 to April 3. The Southbound bridges will be closed for repairs in late April, according to SCDOT. Local drivers are instructed by the SCDOT to take local roads […]
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Irmo Fire crews were on the scene of a multi vehicle collision involving a rollover Sunday afternoon. It happened on I-26 Westbound at mile marker 104. One lane was blocked, and traffic was backed up while crews worked to clear the site.
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Interstate-26 westbound is closed at Mile Marker 100 (in the construction zone) due to a vehicle fire. An Irmo Fire District crew and Columbia Fire personnel have extinguished a fire involving a big rig, Emergency units are working to clear the road. Expect delays if your travels involve 26 westbound, please avoid the area if […]
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Irmo Fire Units were on the scene of a vehicle accident, Friday. The crash involved several cars and a big rig. As a result of the accident, multiple lanes of I-26, at the 107 exit, were blocked. There were only minor Injuries, according to an Irmo Fire District report. The crash slowed the traffic flow […]
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In Lexington County, I-26 west bound is partially blocked at the 91 mile marker after a dump truck hit the bridge with its dump bed raised, said Master Trooper David Jones of the SC Highway Patrol. He said driver can expect delays while the SC Department of Transportation inspects the damage and crews work to […]
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The South Carolina Highway Patrol is seeking information regarding a fatal hit and run. It occurred on I-26 near Exit 106 at approximately 11:45 p.m. on Monday (July 18.) The make and model of the vehicle that hit a pedestrian is unknown. The vehicle may have front end damage.
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