SCDOT announces temporary lane closure on I-26 eastbound between Laurens, Newberry counties

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– On Thursday, South Carolina Department of Transportation Officials announced two sections of I-26 eastbound in Laurens and Newberry Counties will have continuous temporary lane closures.

The two sections of the lane closures are expected to happen on April 15, 2024 and will remain in place while work is being completed for around one month.

SCDOT says traffic flow will be reduced to one lane in the eastbound direction at mile marker 65 in Laurens County and mile marker 83 in Newberry County during the closure.

“We recognize that any lane closure on our interstate system is going to cause some travel delays – that is why we have incentivized the contractor to get the work done early and we will assess heavy penalties for every day the project is behind. We appreciate the patience of drivers as we get this critical work done – at the end of the day, we’re making the system stronger and more efficient for the future,” Chief Operating Officer Justin P. Powell says.

The lane closures will allow the contractor to work on two bridges that are being rehabilitated as a part of this project located at mile marker 65 (Indian Creek) and mile marker 83 (Palmetto Trail).

SCDOT announces temporary lane closure on I-26 eastbound between Laurens, Newberry counties

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