Road Closures & Traffic Disruptions
Key Questions
What major road closures are currently in effect in the Upstate?
Several roads and trails are closed or partially closed, including the Swamp Rabbit Trail Blue Line until October, sections in Travelers Rest for three weeks, Bunker Hill paving, Church St Bridge, Amos Road, Pumpkintown Highway bridge starting June 1, Pearson Rd, and East Butler Road bridge over I-385 for summer repairs.
What fatal crashes have been reported recently?
A new fatal 3-car pileup on US 25 is under investigation, along with pedestrian fatalities on West Main Street in Easley and in Pickens County. A 9-year-old child, Zemir Neal, was killed by a pickup truck while skateboarding on Wild Dogwood Way in Greenville County.
What enforcement actions are planned for '100 Deadly Days of Summer'?
Easley Police are conducting a road check tonight as part of the '100 Deadly Days of Summer' initiative. A driver was also arrested for traveling 125 mph on I-385 with a passenger carrying a gun and meth.
What is the status of the East Butler Road bridge over I-385?
The East Butler Road bridge over I-385 will close for summer repairs. Crews are preparing for the work that will impact local traffic.
Was there a rollover crash in Easley recently?
Yes, an Easley rollover crash sent three people to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The crash involved speeding, according to police reports.
New fatal 3-car pileup on US 25 under investigation. Easley Police road check tonight for ‘100 Deadly Days of Summer’. Driver arrested for 125 mph on I-385 with passenger carrying gun and meth. Multiple closures: Swamp Rabbit Trail Blue Line closed til Oct; Swamp Rabbit Trail in Travelers Rest closed for crosswalk work (3 weeks); Bunker Hill paving; Church St Bridge closure; Amos Road partial closure; Pumpkintown Highway bridge closing June 1; Pearson Rd water main; Hwy 25 & 247 crash; Old Pelzer head-on; Hester Store Rd bridge to 2027; East Butler Road bridge over I-385 to close for summer repairs. New pedestrian fatalities: man hit and killed on West Main Street in Easley (coroner investigating); another pedestrian fatality in Pickens County (man found dead in roadway). New: Easley rollover crash (3 hospitalized, non-life-threatening, speeding). Cleveland Park in Greenville closing for renovation through October. New today: Child killed by truck in Mauldin; 9-year-old Zemir Neal killed by pickup while skateboarding on Wild Dogwood Way in Greenville Co.; crash on Pelham Road causing major power outage.