ROCK HILL, S.C. (CN2 NEWS) – In preparation of the highly traveled roads for Memorial Day weekend SCDOT is not allowing lane closures to interstate highways for non-emergency road work.
The South Carolina Department of Transportation says they want to help Memorial Day Weekend Travelers with placing these restrictions from 6 a.m. Friday, May 27, until 6 a.m. Tuesday, May 31. .
However, motorist are cautioned to be aware of work zones that are in place all across the state. As always to keep up with real time traffic information you can download their app – at www.511SC.org 24 hours a day, 7 days a week or call 511.
Press Release:
SCDOT Restricts Interstate Lane Closures
To help holiday travelers, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) prohibits lane closures on interstate highways for non-emergency highway work during the Memorial Day Weekend holiday travel period. These restrictions will be in place from 6 a.m. Friday, May 27, until 6 a.m. Tuesday, May 31.
With continued progress due to SCDOT’s Strategic 10-Year Plan to rebuild South Carolina’s roads and bridges, more work zones are in place all across South Carolina. SCDOT reminds motorists to remain alert and use caution.
Motorists may keep up with travel conditions by using SCDOT’s 511 system, which provides real-time traffic information on all South Carolina interstate highways and some of the highways along the coast. Users can call 511 or access www.511SC.org 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and download the free app.
