Columbia, S.C. (August 1, 2025) - The South Carolina Department of Transportation has reopened US 178/North Road in Orangeburg County.
US 178 was closed in November following a flood event that damaged several roads in Orangeburg and Calhoun counties. Construction on the emergency repairs began in March.
Secretary of Transportation Justin Powell said, "SCDOT is happy to announce the reopening of this vital route for the people of Orangeburg County. We are grateful to have worked with our local, state and federal partners to push these repairs forward. We are thankful for the patience of the community as we worked to reopen the roadway."