Major Columbia roadway to close for railroad repair. What to know
A major Columbia roadway will close next week at a heavily-trafficked intersection that connects downtown to the southeast region of the city.
Where is the closure?
The stretch of Assembly Street between Catawba and Whaley streets will be affected by repair work to Norfolk Southern railroad tracks.
When will it start?
The stretch of Assembly will close starting Nov. 11 at 2 a.m. and last through 7 p.m. Nov. 12.
How will traffic be re-routed?
The South Carolina Department of Transportation plans to re-route vehicles from Blossom Street to Huger Street.
What else should I know?
This will be the second significant re-routing of Assembly Street in a short time period.
Last week, the city closed a downtown stretch of Assembly Street near the South Carolina Statehouse to repair a sinkhole that had begun to form on the city thoroughfare. That stretch of road re-opened by the end of
