Lane reversal exercise underway

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Columbia, SC (WOLO) —

Thursday State Emergency officials spent the day making sure South Carolina is prepared should a major hurricane hit our coast.

South Carolina Emergency Management and the Highway Patrol are conducting a lane reversal exercise along Interstate 77 and Interstate26. Traffic will not be affected.

The exercise simulates evacuation routes in the event of a major storm. Hurricane season is already underway, and runs until November 30th.