Overnight detour scheduled at Colonial Life Boulevard/I-126 Interchange

​Drivers will access I-126 via Greystone Boulevard

Columbia, S.C. (July 2, 2024) - Starting this evening, 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 is as follows:

• Tuesday, July 2 to Wednesday, July 3 from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

The detour will be put in place tonight to finish construction work that was delayed over the weekend because of weather.

The closure will allow SCDOT to continue paving activity at the Colonial Life Boulevard interchange as part of Phase 1 of the Carolina Crossroads Project.

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. A map of the detour can be found below.

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 contact the Project Hotline at 800-601-8715.