Upcoming overnight detours scheduled on Carolina Crossroads Project

Two upcoming overnight closures are planned as part of the Carolina Crossroads project in Richland and Lexington Counties.

Note that all dates are subject to change based on weather conditions. Visit the project webpage for other project information and updates. The public may also contact the Project Hotline at 800-601-8715.

Sunday, July 7 to Monday, July 8
Overnight detour scheduled at Colonial Life Boulevard/I-126 Interchange


Starting the night of Sunday, July 7, the South Carolina Department of Transportation will conduct a temporary overnight closure of the existing I-126 ramps at Colonial Life Boulevard. Drivers will be detoured using the Greystone Boulevard/Riverbanks Zoo interchange at I-126.

The detour schedule is as follows:

Sunday, July 7 to Monday, July 8 from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

The closure will allow SCDOT to continue paving activity at the Colonial Life Boulevard interchange as part of Phase 1 of the Carolina Crossroads Project.

Signs will be posted to direct motorists through the detour route. Drivers may experience temporary slowdowns and stops in traffic and are advised to use caution, plan accordingly, and follow posted instructions. A map of the detour can be found below.

 

Detour Map of Colonial Life

Tuesday, July 9
Temporary detour planned for ramp from I-126 Westbound onto I-26 Eastbound


SCDOT will implement a temporary detour for drivers using the ramp from I-126 Westbound onto I-26 Eastbound in the early morning hours on Tuesday, July 9.

The detour will help SCDOT safely deliver concrete to build the deck of the new Colonial Life Boulevard bridge over I-126. The detour will begin just after midnight on Tuesday, July 9 with the closure of the existing flyover ramp and will remain in effect continuously until 6 a.m. with the completion of the concrete delivery.

Detour Directions

Drivers traveling from I-126 Westbound to I-26 Eastbound will be directed to take Exit 107A toward I-20 Westbound. Within the interchange loop, motorists will stay to the right and proceed to merge onto I-26 Eastbound toward Charleston.


A message board will be placed along I-126 Westbound prior to the Colonial Life Boulevard exit ramp and will remain throughout the duration of the detour to notify motorists of the temporary traffic pattern. Detour signage will be placed along the route.


Drivers are advised to use caution and plan accordingly in case of delays. Real-time traffic information is always available at 511sc.org.

Flyover Detour Map