The South Carolina Department of Transportation will temporarily close the right lane of I-85 northbound between mile markers 96 and 98 near Gaffney. The lane closure will begin at noon on Sunday, December 8 and continue overnight, reopening at 7 a.m. on Monday, December 9.
During the closure, the on and off ramps for I-85 northbound in this area will be closed as follows:
- Sunday, December 8 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. the off-ramp for exit 96 will be closed to traffic
- Sunday, December 8 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. the on-ramp for exit 96 will be closed to traffic
This temporary, single-lane closure will allow crews to work on the shoulder of the interstate. SCDOT asks that drivers slow down and pay attention to crews when driving near the work zone.