SCDOT to Open New Ramps on I-26 at Exit 119

​Columbia, S.C.(July 19, 2024) - The South Carolina Department of Transportation will open new eastbound and westbound exit ramps on Interstate 26 at Exit 119. The Exit 119 interchange connects I-26 with US 21/176, near the border of Lexington and Calhoun counties.

I-26 Westbound Exit Ramp

On Monday, July 22, at noon the new ramp will be fully operational, replacing the existing ramp. During the transition, a single right lane closure on I-26 Westbound will be in effect, but traffic will not be detoured away from Exit 119.

I-26 Eastbound Exit Ramp

Following the westbound ramp opening, SCDOT will open a new eastbound exit ramp on I-26 at Exit 119 on Tuesday, July 23, at noon. This new ramp will replace the current one, with a single right lane closure on I-26 Eastbound during the switch to ensure a smooth transition. Traffic will not be detoured away from Exit 119.

Construction of these new ramps is a part of the I-26 at US 21 Interchange Improvement Project, which aims to modernize the interchange and enhance the flow of traffic. The project, which began in 2023 and includes reconfiguring the existing interchange and frontage road connections, will support the efficient movement of cargo critical to local manufacturing and distribution centers.

The I-26 at US 21 Interchange Improvement Project is a collaboration with the Columbia Area Transportation Study (COATS) and is expected to be completed by Spring 2026.