Columbia County, in cooperation with the Georgia Department of Transportation, wishes to inform the driving public of an update concerning the unscheduled road closure for all thru traffic on Baker Place Road. The road closure will prevent any thru traffic from heading any further north or south along Baker Place Road, at the bridge over Interstate 20. Local traffic may still access Baker Place Road, from either end, but will not be able to continue past the overpass.

The state of South Carolina has put up new highway signs and is running public service announcements on television to make sure everyone knows about a law that’s been on the book for years. It’s called the “Move Over” law, which requires drivers to move over if possible, or at least slow down, when they come upon an emergency vehicle that’s stopped on the side of the road. WJBF News Channel 6’s SC Capitol reporter, Robert Kittle, has more.

In an e-mail to WJBF News Channel 6, Team United, the contractor constructing phase 2 of the Palmetto Parkway (I-520) in North Augusta, is proceeding with the replacement of U.S. Highway 25 bridge over I-20 at exit 5. The contractor will be setting the new beams across westbound I-20 the week of June 8th. This work will be done at night and will require closing a section of I-20.

Traffic is tied up at Interstate 20 at Exit 183, following a vehicle accident. There is no word on injuries, however ambulances and law enforcement are there. If possible, try to avoid the area for the time being.

According to Columbia County EMA Director Pam Tucker, a Columbia County employee had an unusual experience coming into work, Thursday morning. As the employee drove down Baker Place Road from Wrightsboro Road, she spotted a black bear in a big field in the area just before I-20 crosses Baker Place Road.

The South Carolina Highway Patrol arrested a man Sunday night wanted for murder in Massachusetts. Senior Trooper J.C. Elliott stopped a motorist about 6 p.m. for speeding on I-20 near the Broad River Road exit in Richland County.

A two-vehicle accident ties up traffic for a while on I-20, Wednesday afternoon. According to a Richmond County Sheriff’s Office deputy on scene, a small passenger car collided with an SUV, in the eastbound lane, just before the Washington Road exit.

We have a few of road closures and detours to tell you about…

As the week winds down, many people are already looking to next year’s Masters, and there could be some big changes on the way. Count on WJBF News Channel 6’s Barclay Bishop for more on what’s in store.

As the week winds down, many people are already looking to next year’s Masters, and there could be some big changes on the way. Count on WJBF News Channel 6’s Barclay Bishop for more on what’s in store.

Being apart of the Masters experience is one thing, but getting there is another. Count on WJBF News Channel 6’s Fraendy Clervaud for the Masters traffic report.

Being apart of the Masters experience is one thing, but getting there is another. Count on WJBF News Channel 6’s Fraendy Clervaud for the Masters traffic report.

There has been a deadly accident on I-20, Friday afternoon. Initially, a tractor-trailer and a small car hit each other near Thomson. After pulling off of the interstate, a second tractor-trailer hit them, killing the driver of the first tractor-trailer.

Engineers say 80% of the Interstate 20 construction project is finished. A July 2010 completion date has been moved up because the work is slated to be completed a lot earlier. Count on WJBF News Channel 6’s Renita Crawford for the latest.

Motorists now have one resource when it comes to avoiding the ‘tangle’ of Augusta highways. As the scheduled construction on I-20 continues through 2010, motorists will benefit from I20Tangle.com, a blogsite devoted to notify the community and its drivers on the most current construction and traffic conditions. The site, updated weekly, aims to keep motorists informed of any upcoming lane, exit road closures or areas of heavy traffic due to the construction on I-20 and Bobby Jones Expressway.