SCDOT

SCDOT Begins Clearing for Phase 3B of the Carolina Crossroads project at I-26 and I-20

The South Carolina Department of Transportation has begun clearing and grubbing activities as part of Phase 3B of the Carolina Crossroads Project in Richland and Lexington counties. This work is a critical step to prepare the area for upcoming utility relocations, which involves removing trees and underbrush within the phase area. Crews will be clearing […]

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SCDOT permanently closes the I-26 on-ramps at Bush River Road, Tuesday night (Oct. 1)

The South Carolina Department of Transportation will permanently close the I-26 on-ramps at Bush River Road starting October 1, at 9 p.m. Drivers will use the newly constructed Colonial Life Boulevard at I-126 to access I-26 eastbound and westbound. This permanent traffic change marks a significant milestone for the Carolina Crossroads Project. This is Step […]

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SCDOT to temporarily close I-20 westbound ramp onto I-26 westbound beginning 11 p.m. on Friday

 The South Carolina Department of Transportation will temporarily close the I-20 westbound ramp (Exit 64B) onto I-26 westbound beginning 11 p.m. on Friday, August 16 to perform construction. The ramp is expected to be reopened by 5 a.m. on Monday, August 19. The closure is part of Phase 2 of the Carolina Crossroads Project. As […]

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SCDOT Wednesday Impact Report Regarding Tropical Storm Debby

 The South Carolina Department of Transportation continues to respond to impacts of Tropical Storm Debby while also monitoring the forecast and preparing for additional heavy rainfall. As of midday today, there are closures on approximately 83 state-maintained roadways, primarily in the Lowcountry. SCDOT crews have been working around the clock and have reopened 25 roads […]

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SCDOT Responding to Impacts of Tropical Storm Debby, mostly in the Lowcountry

 As heavy rainfall related to Tropical Storm Debby moves into South Carolina, SCDOT operations crews and support teams are working around the clock to respond to weather-related impacts to the state’s road network. SCDOT crews are working in affected areas to clear drainage structures, place barricades, and remove downed trees and debris from roadways.  As […]

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I-126 Eastbound, just east of the I-26/I-126 Interchange will be temporarily closed Thursday night

On the evening of Thursday, April 4, the South Carolina Department of Transportation will temporarily close a section of Interstate I-126 Eastbound, just east of the I-26/I-126 Interchange. Impacts to interstate traffic are expected to start around 10 p.m. Traffic on I-126 Eastbound will be stopped in increments of approximately 20 minutes as crews work […]

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Overnight Detours Scheduled for I-20 at the Broad River Road Interchange (Mile Marker 65) beginning Monday

SCDOT will implement the following series of temporary, overnight closures of Interstate 20 traffic under the Broad River Road bridge (mile marker 65). During this time, I-20 traffic will be detoured across Broad River Road. Drivers can expect to experience a slowdown in traffic while these detours are in place. This work is part of […]

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New westbound ramp opened from U.S. 1 (Augusta Rd.) onto I-20 in Lexington County

SCDOT has opened a new westbound ramp from U.S. 1 (Augusta Road) onto Interstate 20 at West Columbia in Lexington County. Following the recent construction of the new ramp, traffic was detoured off of the old loop ramp during an overnight traffic operation that was completed Wednesday morning. The old loop lamp will remain permanently closed. […]

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