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SCDOT closes Rice Road bridge over Rices Creek for repairs
The South Carolina Department of Transportation will close the Rice Road bridge over Rices Creek in Pickens County for repairs beginning October 24. The bridge will remain closed until repairs can be made.
As part of this closure, a detour route has been set up. A map of the detour and directions can be found below. Please note that Rice Road will be open to local traffic only, except at the bridge site.
SCDOT asks that drivers slow down and pay attention to signs and crews when driving through the area.
Detour Route for Northbound Traffic on Rice Road: Drivers traveling Northbound on Rice Road will be directed to take Gentry Memorial Highway (SC-8) West and turn right onto Cedar Rock Church Road. This will bring them back to Rice Road.
Detour Route for Traffic Southbound on Rice Road: Drivers traveling Southbound on Rice Road will be directed to turn right on Cedar Rock Church Road and turn left onto Gentry Memorial Highway (SC-8). This will bring them back to Rice Road.
October 24, 2025