Multiple lanes closed on highway in Lexington County after morning crash
Drivers making the Thursday morning commute on a highway in Lexington County were delayed following a crash that caused a traffic jam.
Two northbound lanes on Interstate 77 were blocked near Exit 2, according to the South Carolina Department of Transportation. That’s in in Cayce and the junction with S.C. 35.
The crash happened at about 8 a.m., SCDOT said.
Information about the cause of the collision, and the number of vehicles involved, was not available.
The South Carolina Department of Public Safety did not say if anyone was injured in the crash, but traffic cameras showed multiple emergency responders were on the scene.
Vehicles were backed up for at least a mile on I-77, and crowded the exit ramp from Interstate 26, according to traffic cameras.
At about 8:50 a.m., SCDOT reported the lanes had reopened. Traffic cameras showed the highway was still congested and there was no word when it’s expected that the scene would be cleared.
Drivers should try to avoid the area if possible, otherwise delays are expected.
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This story was originally published January 19, 2023 at 8:32 AM.
