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SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) — Drivers in Spartanburg County will need to plan for a long-term road closure beginning later this month. According to Spartanburg County officials, Burnett Road is scheduled to close on Monday, Nov. 23, for a culvert replacement project. County leaders said the closure is expected to remain in place for about […]
There are places in this world that earn the word “unforgettable” honestly, without any marketing assistance or exaggeration required. Tweetsie Railroad in Blowing Rock, North Carolina is one of those places, and the stunning scenery it takes you through is only the beginning of why it stays with you long after you’ve driven back down the mountain.
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ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Asheville City Council will consider revising a nearly $7 million agreement Tuesday, Nov. 10, to pay for bicycle, pedestrian and other improvements along the I-26 Connector. The proposal is one of several items on a busy agenda that also includes millions in Tropical Storm Helene...
BURKE COUNTY, N.C. — Traffic congestion around Mull Elementary south of Morganton is raising safety concerns for some parents. A mother shared video with Channel 9 of a daycare bus going into the opposite lane to get around cars at the elementary school. There are 11,000 students who attend...
Motorists across the Upstate are seeing a mix of long-term bridge closures and road reopenings as the South Carolina Department of Transportation continues infrastructure projects in Spartanburg , Greenville and Pickens counties. Two Spartanburg County bridges are set to close Monday, Nov. 9, for replacement and repair work, while a pair of bridges on Pace Bridge Road in Greenville and Pickens counties recently reopened more than a month ahead of schedule after being closed since 2023. More: Upstate SC's busiest roads, ranked by daily traffic Closures: Spartanburg County bridges shutting down for repairs and replacement The South Carolina Department of Transportation will close and detour a portion of Racetrack Road (SC 234) in Spartanburg County beginning Monday, Nov. 9, as crews replace the bridge over Dildine Creek. The project is expected to require a lengthy closure, with the road scheduled to reopen in mid-summer 2027, weather permitting. A signed detour route will be in place during construction. The closure is one of several bridge projects underway in Spartanburg County aimed at addressing aging infrastructure and improving safety for motorists. Also beginning Monday, Nov. 9, SCDOT will close the Zimmerman Road bridge (S-42-967) over Fairforest Creek in Spartanburg County for repairs.
MAULDIN, S.C. (WSPA) — Drivers in Mauldin may notice lane impacts and delays as a new roadway safety improvement project gets underway. According to the City of Mauldin, the South Carolina Department of Transportation has begun work on safety upgrades at the intersection of Ashmore Bridge Road and Standing Springs Road. The project will include […]
LAURENS, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Laurens County School District 55 said it will return to its regular schedule Tuesday after switching to eLearning Monday because of ongoing bus issues. District officials said all bus routes and planned field trips are covered for Tuesday. However, families are cautioned that field trips...
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) — Motorists in Spartanburg County should prepare for detours as the South Carolina Department of Transportation begins two bridge projects this week. According to SCDOT, a portion of Racetrack Road (SC 234) over Dildine Creek will close on Monday, Nov. 9, for a bridge replacement project. The roadway is expected to […]
District leaders said they are conducting interviews to fill the open bus driver positions.
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) — A new roundabout is open to drivers in Spartanburg County after months of construction and delays. The roundabout is located at the intersection of Berry Shoals Road and Duncan Reidville Road, a busy area county leaders hope will become safer and more efficient for motorists. Construction on the project began […]
LAURENS COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Laurens County School District 55 said it is switching to eLearning on Monday due to ongoing bus issues. On Friday morning, the district said several buses were running close to an hour behind schedule due to drivers calling out sick. According to a memo...
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) said an exit along I-85 was blocked off due to some type of large equipment.
MAULDIN, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - City of Mauldin officials announced that construction is officially underway at the intersection of Ashmore Bridge and Standing Springs roads. Officials said that work will include the installation of traffic signals and other intersection improvements to increase safety in the area, with an expected completion in June 2027.
OCONEE COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) — The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) announced that a major milestone has been completed in the replacement of the Little Choestoea Road bridge over a tributary to Little Choestoea Creek in Oconee County. According to SCDOT, crews have successfully installed a new bridge deck, bringing the project one step […]
State transportation officials said a bridge replacement project will close part of SC Highway 234 until summer 2027.
GREER, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The South Carolina Department of Transportation reported a crash on I-85 South on Wednesday morning. Officials said the crash happened at mile marker 59 near exit 60. Traffic is backed up for miles. The Greenville County Coroner’s Office confirmed it is not responding at this...
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Gail Goggans, a Greenville County resident who has lived near Cedar Lane Road for more than 50 years, said the road needs repairs. She voted against a 1% sales tax meant to pay for county road projects. Voters reject sales tax. Greenville County voters on...
The bridge over Fairforest Creek on Zimmerman Road in Spartanburg County will close for repairs starting Nov. 9, according to the state Department of Transportation. The bridge is located on Zimmerman Road/College Drive near the Interstate 26 and Business Interstate 85 interchange in the Fairforest community. According to SCDOT, repairs are expected to be completed by the end of the year, weather permitting.