Drivers asked to avoid area due to natural gas line cut

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Columbia-Richland Fire Dept. says drivers should avoid the of 500 block of Community Road in Blythewood as traffic is closed in the area.

Columbia-Richland Fire Department

The area is closed to traffic as fire crews are on the scene of a cut natural gas line.

Utility crews are working to repair the line but the road could be closed for several hours, according to CRFD.

TRAFFIC ALERT 🚨: Area of 500 Community Road in Blythewood is currently closed to traffic as our crews are on scene of a cut natural gas line.

Utility crews are working to repair the line but the road could be closed for several hours.

Drivers should avoid area.

— Columbia-Richland Fire Department (@ColaFire) July 2, 2026