The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is close to finishing Phases 1 and 2 of the Carolina Crossroads project. This project aims to reconfigure the Interstate 20/26/126 corridor, where several interstates cross in Columbia.
The highway improvement project is slated to cost $2 billion over several phases. Phases 1 and 2 are set to wrap up in the coming months. Construction for Phase 3B scheduled to begin in early 2025, according to Hannah Robinson, spokesperson for SCDOT.
In Phase 1, three new ramps at the I-26/126 interchange near Colonial Life Boulevard are now open, while three older ramps at Bush River Road have been permanently closed. Crews are expected to complete the final paving and markings this spring.
Phase 2 included opening a new bridge connecting Broad River Road to I-20 westbound. Work continues on a second Broad River Road bridge, with girders set to be installed by the end of December.
Phase 3B will begin with clearing land to prepare for utility relocations and new frontage roads. This activity is expected to get underway early next year. Phase 3 is further divided into 3C, 3D, and 3E.
SCDOT is reminding drivers to slow down and stay alert in work zones.
Source: WLTX, SCDOT
