SCDOT to close and detour Lost John Road bridge over Cabin Creek in Richland County for repairs

Columbia, S.C. (August 17, 2026) - The South Carolina Department of Transportation will close and detour the Lost John Road bridge over Cabin Creek in Richland County for repairs beginning Monday, August 24.

The bridge will be closed for approximately 11 weeks and is expected to reopen by November 6, pending any weather delays.

As part of this closure a detour route has been set up. A map of the detour can be found below. Please note that Lost John Road will be open to local traffic only, except at the bridge site.

SCDOT asks that drivers slow down and pay attention to signs and crews when driving through the area.