Columbia, S.C. (September 18, 2024)—The South Carolina Department of Transportation will temporarily close and detour I-26 Westbound starting at 12 a.m. on September 22, until 6 a.m. on September 22 to complete work on the Fairforest Road bridge.
A single lane closure will also be implemented beginning September 21, from 9 p.m. and will be reopened at 9 a.m. on September 22.
As part of this closure, traffic will be detoured to Exit 21 to US 29 Southbound toward I-85 Northbound. From I-85 Northbound, drivers will be sent to I-85 Business Northbound toward I-26 Westbound at exit 2. Signs will be placed along the route to alert drivers to the changes.
Drivers can plan their routes ahead of time by using SCDOT's 511 SC app or by visiting 511sc.org.