Collision blocks interstate heading toward Columbia
A crash blocked traffic on a major interstate heading toward Columbia Wednesday afternoon.
The collision happened at about 12:30 p.m. on Interstate 20, the South Carolina Department of Transportation said on Twitter.
One eastbound lane was blocked near Exit 58, according to the tweet. That’s the junction with U.S. 1, leading drivers toward Lexington, West Columbia, and Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
The delays were longer because drivers were unable to move into the open lane since a concrete barrier separated them as part of an ongoing traffic shift on the highway to widen the road.
Traffic cameras showed vehicles backed up for several miles.
Information on injuries was not available from the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.
There was no word on what caused the wreck, and the number of vehicles involved.
Information on when the lane would reopen was not available.
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This story was originally published July 15, 2020 at 1:21 PM.
