Overnight detours scheduled at Colonial Life Boulevard and I-126 Interchange in Richland County

​Columbia, S.C. (August 21, 2024) - The South Carolina Department of Transportation will conduct a temporary overnight closure of the existing I-126 ramps at Colonial Life Boulevard. Drivers will be detoured using the Greystone Boulevard/Riverbanks Zoo interchange at I-126.

The detour schedule for the Colonial Life Blvd. on-ramp to I-126 Eastbound is as follows: Wednesday, August 21 to Thursday, August 22 from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

The detour schedule for the I-126 Westbound off-ramp to Colonial Life Blvd. is as follows: Wednesday, August 21 to Thursday, August22 from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

These temporary closures will allow SCDOT to continue road and bridge rehabilitation at the Colonial Life Boulevard interchange as part of Phase 1 of the Carolina Crossroads Project.Note that all dates are subject to change based on weather conditions. Visit the project webpagefor other project information and updates. The public may also call the Project Hotline at 800-601-8715.

Signs will be posted to direct motorists through the detour route. Drivers may experience temporary slowdowns and stops in traffic and are advised to use caution, plan accordingly, and follow posted instructions. Eastbound and Westbound detour maps can be found below.