Traffic

Some Lexington County roads are closed for emergency inspection, SCDOT says

Officials are considering adding a new exit along Interstate 20 in Lexington County.
Officials are considering adding a new exit along Interstate 20 in Lexington County. Provided SC Department of Transportation

Portions of a busy road in Lexington County are closed for emergency inspections, the South Carolina Department of Transportation announced Friday.

SCDOT is temporarily closing the inside lanes of Interstate 20 in both directions at Mineral Springs bridge.

One eastbound lane is closed this afternoon for an emergency inspection, according to a news release. At 6 p.m. crews will also close one westbound lane.

Officials said crews will inspect, repair and clean up the road before reopening it.

SCDOT is asking drivers in the area to slow down and pay attention to signs and crews working.

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Alexa Jurado
The State
Alexa Jurado is a news reporter for The State covering Lexington County and Richland County schools. She previously wrote about the University of South Carolina and contributes to this coverage. A Chicago suburbs native, Alexa graduated from Marquette University and previously wrote for publications in Illinois and Wisconsin. Her work has been recognized by the Society of Professional Journalists, the Milwaukee Press Club and the South Carolina Press Association.
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