Columbia, S.C. (December 20, 2024)— The South Carolina Department of Transportation is excited to announce that all lanes are open to traffic for the 16 miles of widening on I-26 for the Midlands Connection Project.
Widened I-26 from Exit 85 to Exit 97 from 4 lanes to 6 lanes
Widened I-26 from Exit 97 to Exit 101 from 4 lanes to 8 lanes
Construction crews remain hard at work to finalize completion of Exit 97 (Broad River Rd) and Exit 91 (Columbia Ave), along with final punch list items.
Secretary of Transportation Justin Powell said, “I am excited that SCDOT can share this good news ahead of holiday travels. Our team has worked hard to get these lanes open so that the public has an easier time traveling through the Midlands. This project is just one example of the progress Team SCDOT is making throughout the state.”
The SCDOT Midlands Connection project will improve a 16-mile segment of the Interstate 26 roadway system that stretches from Exit 85 in Little Mountain to Exit 101 in Irmo. The project will widen the I-26 roadway, modify three interchanges and replace seven overpass bridges. This project is part of SCDOT’s Strategic 10-Year Plan.
