Authorities declare road closures in advance of Hurricane Helene.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) – As Hurricane Helene heads in the direction of South Carolina, varied officers from throughout the Midlands have introduced road closures on account of flooding.

City of Columbia

As of round midday Thursday, the City of Columbia introduced parts of Whaley Street and Main Street have closed on account of having accrued a major quantity of rain.

Whaley Street is closed from Assembly Street to Sumter Street, and Main Street is closed from Catawba Street to Whaley Street.

The Columbia-Richland Fire Department additionally reported that the intersection of Main Street and Whaley Street is flooded.

Officials announce road closures due to Hurricane Helene - Main and Whaley — Officials announce road closures on account of Hurricane Helene – Main and Whaley(Columbia-Richland Fire Department)

WIS News 10 crews have additionally picked up on a big quantity of rainwater at the intersection of Blossom Street and Huger Street, seen under.

WIS News 10 crews have additionally picked up on a big quantity of rainwater on the intersection of Blossom and Huger Streets.

As of round 12:45 p.m., The Columbia Police Department (CPD) mentioned they're redirecting visitors at this intersection on account of extreme flooding. Westbound visitors on Blossom, who're headed in the direction of Cayce, might be routed to Gervais Street.

At round 1:30 p.m., officers with the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) mentioned the Blossom Street bridge has closed on account of flooding. Crews are working to reopen the road, however SCDOT mentioned drivers ought to anticipate delays.

Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) launched a couple of roads closed on account of flooding:

-All lanes are closed close to the 10000 block of Two Notch Road and 6000 block of Trenholm

-Trenholm at O’Neil is closed as a result of of flooded waters.

-Firelane at Lowe’s off of Two Notch can be flooded

-Shakespeare Rd – flooded

-Two Notch at Oakcrest Dr and the adjoining railroad monitor is closed.

-N Trenholm at Forest Dr is flooded.

The intersection of Key Road and Market Street, adjoining to Williams-Brice Stadium has additionally skilled flooding Thursday. The Columbia-Richland Fire Department mentioned a driver needed to be rescued from his automobile after it stalled out in flood waters on Key Road.

Officials announce road closures on account of Hurricane Helene – Key Road

The South Carolina Department of Transportation has closed Forest Drive in the world of the bridge over Gills Creek in Richland County on account of rising water ranges. The bridge will reopen when the water recedes to a protected stage. Updates might be posted on the SCDOT web site and social media. SCDOT encourages drivers to remain inside through the storm if potential. If journey is important, decelerate and take note of indicators and crews. Remember to by no means drive by way of standing water.

The metropolis mentioned they're sending crews to observe the closures and finally reopen the roads.

The following intersections are vulnerable to flooding:

Main and Whaley
Gervais and Laurens
Blossom and Henderson
Blossom and Saluda
Harden and Santee
Monroe and Maple
Two Notch and Read
Wheat and Amherst
Adger and Devine
Wheat and Sumter
Wheat and Pickens
Heyward and Ravenel
Pickens between Wheat and Green
Barnwell and Pendleton
Harden and Read
Harden and Calhoun
Franklin and Marion
Franklin and Sumter
Columbia College and N. Main
Bull and Laurel

Columbia officers encourage residents to keep away from these areas throughout and instantly after climate occasions involving heavy rain.

Severe climate in the world has led to a number of closed roads. As a outcome, all buses are operating late this afternoon. We recognize your endurance as our pupil transportation specialists safely navigate our communities. We encourage our dad and mom, pupil drivers, and employees to watch out and train warning as you journey this afternoon.”

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