SCDOT to open new ramps on I-26 at Exit 119

SCDOT to open new ramps on I-26 at Exit 119

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will open new eastbound and westbound exit ramps on I-26 at exit 119, said SCDOT.

The exit 119 interchange connects I-26 with US 21/176, near the border of Lexington and Calhoun counties.

I-26 Westbound Exit Ramp:

On Monday, July 22, at noon the new ramp will be fully operational, replacing the existing ramp. During the transition, a single right lane closure on I-26 Westbound will be in effect, but traffic will not be detoured away from Exit 119.

I-26 Eastbound Exit Ramp:

Following the westbound ramp opening, SCDOT will open a new eastbound exit ramp on I-26 at Exit 119 on Tuesday, July 23, at noon. This new ramp will replace the current one, with a single right lane closure on I-26 Eastbound during the switch to ensure a smooth transition. Traffic will not be detoured away from Exit 119.

SCDOT said construction of the new ramps is a part of the I-26 at US-21 Interchange Improvement Project, which aims to modernize the interchange and enhance the flow of traffic.

Also, SCDOT says the I-26 at US-21 Interchange Improvement Project is a collaboration with the Columbia Area Transportation Study (COATS) and is expected to be completed by Spring 2026.