Busy intersection in Columbia to temporarily close multiple nights for roadwork project
A busy road in Columbia will be temporarily closed as part of a roadwork project, according to the South Carolina Department of Transportation.
A section of Hardscrabble Road at the intersection with Clemson Road will be blocked to traffic after dark for three nights this week, SCDOT said Monday in a news release. That’s in a part of Richland County that’s densely packed with retail businesses and restaurants, about 3 miles from Exit 22 on Interstate 77.
The closure for the Hardscrabble Road Widening Project will begin Tuesday at 7 p.m., according to the release. The road will reopen at 6 a.m. the following morning, SCDOT said.
The closure is scheduled to occur during the same times for three consecutive nights, with work expected to be completed by 6 a.m. Friday, according to the release.
There was no word if weather could delay the process. There’s currently a 70-80% chance of rain in Columbia on Tuesday and Wednesday nights, the forecast shows.
As part of the closure, a detour will be set up to divert drivers away by using Clemson Road, Longtown Road and Lee Road, SCDOT said.
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This story was originally published February 10, 2025 at 11:39 AM.
