Traffic Alert: Cut gas line closes road in Richland County

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The Columbia-Richland Fire Department said Shakespeare Road in Richland County is closed to traffic in both directions between Roof Street & Columbia Mall Boulevard due to a cut natural gas line.

Officials expect repairs to take several hours.

Drivers are asked to seek alternate routes and avoid the area.

TRAFFIC ALERT 🚨: Shakespeare Road in Richland County is closed to traffic in both directions between Roof Street & Columbia Mall Boulevard due to a cut natural gas line.

Repairs are expected to take several hours.
Drivers should seek alternate routes and avoid this area.

— Columbia-Richland Fire Department (@ColaFire) November 2, 2023