Midlands Roads Closed Amid Winter Weather Conditions
Winter weather has led to significant road closures across the Midlands as snow continues to fall. Authorities have reported hazardous conditions, prompting transportation officials to close several routes for safety.
Current Road Closures in the Midlands
Interstate Restrictions
- Interstate 26 East at mile marker 128 in Lexington County is currently closed.
Kershaw County
- The “flyover” bridge between Highway 1 and Highway 601 is completely iced over and blocked.
Lexington County
- Old Lexington at Wessinger Road is closed.
- Longs Pond Road at Nazereth Road is closed.
- Kennerly Road is shut down between Broad River and Firetower in Irmo.
- The Irmo Fire District reported six vehicles in ditches, with an additional twelve cars stuck on icy roads.
Richland County
- Pickens Street at Blossom and Greene Streets is currently closed in Columbia.
- Broad River at Kennerly Road is also affected.
- Spears Creek Church Road between the 300-400 block has dangerous conditions.
- Forest Acres is witnessing closures on Rockbridge from Trenholm to Goldbranch.
- Brookfield to Eastshore along Rockbridge is blocked as well.
- Covenant Street is shut down from Bethel Church to Dalloz.
- Atascadero from Forest to Juarez is experiencing icy conditions.
This list of closures will be updated frequently as more information becomes available. Local residents are urged to stay informed and avoid travel unless absolutely necessary during these severe winter weather conditions.
