COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) – The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is hosting a groundbreaking ceremony for a new interchange along I-77 Monday afternoon.
The new interchange, Exit 26, is intended to help with increased traffic flows brought by the development of the Scout Motors Manufacturing facility in Blythewood.
In addition to the new interchange, the larger development project includes the creation of a connector road between Exit 26 and US-21, a grade separated crossing for a new Norfolk Southern Railroad spur line, a new railroad bridge over I-77 and the widening of I-77 near the interchange.
SCDOT said they plan for the interchange and connecting roads project to be completed by Summer 2027.
The ceremony takes place Monday at 407 Blythewood Road at 3 p.m. Both Gov. McMaster and Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette are expected to be in attendance.
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