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SCDOT release detour route after incident causes backup on I-85 in Greenville Co.
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GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) – The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) said an incident is causing delays Thursday evening on I-85N.
According to SCDOT, the incident happened near Exit 44 at White Horse Road in Greenville. Officials are asking drivers to avoid this area.
As of 5:25 p.m., all lanes are blocked.
SCDOT officials released detour instructions for those traveling northbound and southbound.
Detour instructions for those traveling I-85 Northbound:
Those traveling I-85 Northbound will exit I-85 at mile marker 40, then turn left onto SC 153. Drivers will then travel to SC 153 (Brown Road) to SC 20 (Piedmont Highway.) Drivers will turn left and travel onto Piedmont Highway to Bracken Road and turn left onto Bracken Road. Then travel to US 25 (Augusta Road) and turn left at US 25 and travel north to SC 291 and back to I-85N. The traffic will enter I-85 at mile marker 46.
Detour instructions for those traveling I-85 Southbound:
Those traveling I-85 Southbound will exit I-85 at mile marker 46 (SC 291) and turn left onto SC 291. Drivers can then travel south to US 25 (Augusta Road) to Bracken Road and turn right onto Bracken Road. Then travel to SC 20 (Piedmont Highway) and travel to Brown Road (SC 153) and turn left onto Brown Road. From there, drivers can get back onto SC 153 to I-85 at mile marker 40.
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SCDOT Releases Detour Route After Incident Causes Backup on I-85 in Greenville Co.
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has released a detour route for drivers after an incident caused a major backup on Interstate 85 in Greenville County. The incident, which occurred earlier today, has resulted in significant delays for motorists traveling through the area.
According to SCDOT officials, the detour route will help alleviate congestion and get traffic flowing smoothly again. Drivers are advised to follow the designated detour signs and be patient as they navigate through the area.
SCDOT is working diligently to address the situation and clear the roadway as quickly as possible. In the meantime, drivers are urged to exercise caution and drive safely while using the detour route.
Stay tuned for further updates on the situation and any changes to the detour route. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding during this time of inconvenience. Stay safe on the roads!
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