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Lexington Police say avoid Augusta Road Thursday morning because signal lights likely to be out near I-20

Message from Lexington Police Department: Those who usually use Augusta Road (US-1) as part of your morning commute are asked to consider an alternate route as signal lights are on flash in the area of I-20 and will likely be out as SCDOT begins work at 6:30 a.m. to fix the issue. LPD officers will […]

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Failure to yield right-of-way results in Lexington crash

Lexington Police responded to a collision on Augusta Road (US-1) at Library Hill Lane, Sunday. Inbound lanes were blocked and traffic was diverted through the Lexington County Library parking lot.First responders worked to clear the road. The wreck was caused by a driver failing to yield the right of way.

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SCDOT announces traffic pattern change at Dooley Road and U.S. 1, near the I-20 Exit, in Lexington County

 SCDOT has implemented traffic pattern changes at the intersection of Dooley Road and U.S. 1 in Lexington County. This road work is part of the U.S. 1 over I-20 Interchange Improvement Project in Lexington County. A new left turn and a commercial driveway, providing access from Dooley Road to the Murphy Express and Bojangles, will open […]

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Lane of W. Main Street in Lexington closed after dump truck spills a load of rocks

The Lexington Police Department reported around 2:45 p.m. Wednesday that spilled load from a dump truck resulted in an inbound lane of West Main Street (US-1) at George Street being closed.police asked drivers to avoid the area if possible until the roadway is cleared and reopened. (LPD photos)

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West Columbia Police seek public’s help to identify 2 related to stolen credit card investigation

West Columbia Police are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the two individuals pictured below regarding an investigation into a stolen credit card case at the Lowes on Augusta Road, on April 26. If you have information, contact the West Columbia Police Department at 803-794-0721 or submit an anonymous tip to Midlands Crimestoppers at crimesc.com […]

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Crash in Lexington causes traffic back-up on Augusta Road, Friday morning

Both inbound lanes of Augusta Road (US-1) at Tarrar Springs Road in Lexington were closed temporarily due to a collision, Friday morning. The Lexington Police Department and Lexington County Fire Service were on the scene of the crash.Just before 10 a.m. all lanes of Augusta Road (US-1) were reopened.The collision was caused by a driver […]

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Morning crash causes lanes to close in Lexington

A collision on Augusta Road (US-1) at I-20 in Lexington had all outbound lanes closed and and detoured onto I-20, Wednesday morning around 8. The eastbound off ramp at I-20 at Augusta Road/US-1 was also closed. Police asked drivers to please seek an alternate route until the roadway reopened. The site has been cleared and […]

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2 killed in West Columbia crash on Augusta Road at 12th Street

Sunday night at approximately 11:30 a tractor-trailer collided with a vehicle on Augusta Road at 12th Street in West Columbia, according to the West Columbia Police Department. The crash resulted in two fatalities. The WCPD is investigating the collision. At 7:30 a.m. Monday, the WCPD reported all lanes going east and west on Augusta Road […]

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