Columbia, S.C. (October 18, 2026) – The South Carolina Department of Transportation will close and detour the Sand Bar Ferry Road (SC 28) westbound bridge over the Savannah River in Aiken County for repairs beginning Sunday, October 25.
The westbound bridge is expected to be closed to all traffic for approximately 22 days, pending any weather delays.
Sand Bar Ferry Road will be open to local traffic only.
As part of this closure a detour route has been set up. A map of the detour can be found below.
SCDOT asks that drivers slow down and pay attention to signs and crews when driving through the area.
