BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood drivers can expect delays on Wilson Boulevard (Hwy 21) during a temporary road closure while Norfolk Southern installs a new rail crossing.
According to a notice issued by Norfolk Southern, the Wilson Boulevard will be closed in an area just south of where Rimer Pond Road intersects with Wilson Boulevard, for approximately 12 hours (from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.) on Sunday, Dec. 14.
Traffic will be detoured north and south of the closures on Wilson Boulevard. Electronic signage boards detailing the closures will be set up in the area ahead of the detour.
Norfolk Southern officials say the closure was strategically planned for a weekend and outside school hours to minimize impact on the public’s travel.
According to the news release, planning for the closure was coordinated with the South Carolina Department of Transportation and Richland County.
To avoid delays, drivers should plan ahead for the temporary route disruption.
