PICKENS COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) -- The South Carolina Department of Transportation has closed the Laurel Road bridge over Middle Branch Brushy Creek for repairs, which are expected to be completed by the end of the year.

As part of the closure, a detour route has been established for both southbound and northbound traffic on Laurel Road.

The detour directs southbound motorists to take Calhoun Memorial Highway to the South B Street ramp, then proceed on Brushy Creek Road back to Laurel Road.

Northbound drivers are directed to take Brushy Creek Road to the Calhoun Memorial Highway on-ramp, continuing north to Laurel Road.

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) advises drivers to slow down and pay attention to signs and crews when navigating the area.

Laurel Road remains ope

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