---
title: "SCDOT Seeks Input on I-26 Bridge Repair in Lexington County"
url: https://www.herelexington.com/2026/09/28/scdot-seeks-input-on-i-26/
date: 2026-09-28T05:02:57-04:00
modified: 2026-09-28T05:02:57-04:00
author: "Francis Robinson"
categories: ["News"]
site: "HERE Lexington"
attribution: "HERE Lexington"
---

# SCDOT Seeks Input on I-26 Bridge Repair in Lexington County

*Source: [HERE Lexington](https://www.herelexington.com/2026/09/28/scdot-seeks-input-on-i-26/) — September 28, 2026 by Francis Robinson*

## Public Comment Period Open for I-26 Bridge Project

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is requesting public feedback regarding a proposed interstate bridge repair project in Lexington County. The initiative focuses on the repair and rehabilitation of the Interstate 26 bridge, which spans the Southern Railroad southeast of Augusta Road.

The primary goal of this project is to restore the bridge’s structural integrity and its capacity to carry loads. SCDOT anticipates that the work will commence in the second quarter of 2027 and will take approximately four months to complete. Repairs are planned to occur either during regular traffic hours or through nighttime lane closures, with no detours expected.

The public comment period for this project is open until October 15. Individuals can submit their comments through a form available on the project website, by mail to Joey McIntyre at SCDOT, 955 Park St., Columbia, SC 29201, or via email to McIntyreJD@scdot.gov.