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SC DOT to host information meeting on Richland County Bridge replacement

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Transportation wants to hear from residents in Richland County about a proposed Bridge replacement.  The SC DOT has scheduled a Public Information Meeting for Thursday, November 8, 2018, concerning the following proposed bridge replacement projects in Richland County: US 76/378 Bridge over US 601 and US 601 over Colonel Creek.  DOT officials…

Public information meeting for Richland County bridge replacement

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Transportation wants to hear from residents in Richland County about a proposed Bridge replacement.  The SC DOT has scheduled a Public Information Meeting for Thursday, November 8, 2018, concerning the following proposed bridge replacement projects in Richland County: US 76/378 Bridge over US 601 and US 601 over Colonel Creek.  DOT officials…

SC DOT call center open 24/7 for Florence evacuation route information

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– As South Carolina prepares for Hurricane Florence, state officials are sharing important information about evacuation routes and area roadways. The South Carolina Department Of Transportation reminds evacuating motorists to make sure your gas tank is full, drive carefully, be patient and expect some congestion. For assistance with evacuation routes, you can call the SCDOT Call Center 855-GO-SCDOT…

Interstate lane closures suspended for Labor Day weekend

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Transportation officials say they will not close any lanes on South Carolina interstates unless there is an emergency over the Labor Day weekend. The Department of Transportation says it expects heavy traffic between holiday travelers and folks going to the home football openers for Clemson and South Carolina. The DOT suspended any construction project that would…

SC DOT Longterm Plans for Malfunction Junction

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– SC DOT is working on a massive project aimed at alleviating traffic congestion on 1-26 and 1-20, commonly called Malfunction Junction. The hectic highway is slated for a complete make-over. But the new construction plans come with a hefty bill and people who live and have to drive it every day want to make sure it’s right….

Public Information Meeting on SC DOT Proposed Assembly Street Railroad Project

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Do you have comments about the trains running across Assembly Street? Now is your chance to talk with SC DOT Officials.  The South Carolina Department of Transportation  has scheduled a public information meeting Tuesday, June 5, 2018, concerning the proposed Assembly Street railroad separation project in Richland County.   The meeting will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Seawell’s, 1125 Rosewood Drive in Columbia.  Officials say this is a drop-in style meeting where people can…

SC DOT to host Public Information Meeting on Assembly Street Railroad Project

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Do you have comments about the trains running across Assembly Street? Now is your chance to talk with SC DOT Officials.  The South Carolina Department of Transportation  has scheduled a public information meeting Tuesday, June 5, 2018, concerning the proposed Assembly Street railroad separation project in Richland County.   The meeting will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Seawell’s, 1125 Rosewood Drive in Columbia.  Officials say this is a drop-in style meeting where people can…

SC DOT : Traffic Now Moving on I-26 WB after Lane Closures

COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO) — I-26 Westbound has been cleared and is now back open after a fatal accident Friday . According to the South Carolina Department of Transportation, Saturday morning the west bound lane was washed, barricades pulled and the Highway Patrol now moving vehicles through. According to SC DOT, with I-26 westbound reopening, the plan is to keep…

SC DOT: Traffic signal on Two Notch Road to be Removed

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– There are changes coming to a Richland County intersection. According to the South Carolina Department of Transportation, they plan to remove a traffic signal on Two Notch Road due to results of a traffic study showing low traffic volumes. The DOT says the signal is located at a closed Kmart store on Two Notch Road, between the…

SC DOT Activates Winter Weather Call Center

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– With the winter weather potential for South Carolina and parts of the Midlands, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has activated its winter weather web page to provide road information and other resources to help residents cope with winter storms. http://www.scdot.org/getting/winterweather.aspx  The SCDOT has also set up a  call center until further notice. 855-GO-SCDOT (855-467-2368) SCDOT officials say that crews…