SCDOT to close River Road bridge over Watchcaw Creek in Allendale County for repairs

Columbia, S.C. (October 7, 2025) - The South Carolina Department of Transportation will close and detour the River Road bridge over Watchcaw Creek in Allendale County for repairs beginning October 14, 2025. The bridge is expected to reopen in December.

As part of this closure a detour route will be set up. A map of the closure and detour can be found below.

SCDOT asks that drivers slow down when driving near the work zone.