{"id":3144,"date":"2026-07-14T15:09:38","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T15:09:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=3144"},"modified":"2026-07-14T15:09:38","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T15:09:38","slug":"a-blythewood-bridge-will-be-closed-for-2-weeks-8-mile-detour-possible-for-some","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=3144","title":{"rendered":"A Blythewood bridge will be closed for 2 weeks, 8-mile detour possible for some"},"content":{"rendered":"<article><!-- --><!-- --><!-- WPS-5038 -- removed the script from WPS and added the placeholder for trinity player --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- CONTENT --><!--[--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Neighborhoods east of Blythewood that rely on the Sandfield Road Bridge over Simmons Creek to get into town will be rerouted for up to two weeks beginning Monday, July 20.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=3142\">Richland County man charged for attempted murder in shooting a man twice<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The S. C. Department of Transportation will close the bridge for repairs starting Monday, after a routine bridge inspection found maintenance needs, according to the department.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=3141\">Richland County man charged for attempted murder in shooting a man twice<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The transportation department has identified a long detour for drivers, who could be required to take an up to 8-mile detour for those nearest the bridge. That detour takes drivers east on Lawhorn Road, and then west on Langford Road. 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