COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Transportation wants motorists to be aware of two construction projects temporarily closing roads in Columbia and Newberry.
In Columbia: Blossom Street will be temporarily closed from Sunday, July 28, through Thursday, Aug. 1, to allow for resurfacing. The area affected is between Laurel and Pickens streets, and traffic will be rerouted between 6 p.m. and 7 a.m. during those dates.
In Newberry: New Hope Road between Hughey Ferry Road (S-36-98) and Griffin Road (S-36-351) in Newberry County to repair and replace crossline drainage beginning Tuesday, July 30, through Thursday, Aug. 1. New Hope Road will be open to local traffic only during this closure.
SCDOT announces new eastbound and westbound exit ramps on I-26 at Exit 119, US21/176, near the border of Richland and Lexington counties. Both ramps became fully operational on July 23 and are part of the I-26 at US 21 Interchange Improvement Project, which aims to modernize the interchange and enhance traffic flow. The project is a collaboration with the Columbia Area Transportation Study (COATS) and is expected to be completed by Spring 2026.
SCDOT asks drivers to slow down and pay attention when driving near work zones.
