The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) continues to advise the public to avoid any travel on the roads as a matter of public safety. The historic rainfall and flooding that has struck South Carolina has closed hundreds of state roads and bridges on Saturday and Sunday. The count is expected to increase as more reports are made from throughout the state.
 
SCDOT Acting Secretary Christy A. Hall warns that flooding will continue even when the rain subsides. “The flood-swollen rivers in the Midlands are tributaries that feed into the rivers that move down into the southern portion of the state. The threat of more flooding is still very real,” said Hall.
 
SCDOT is preparing to assess the damage to the state highway system as the rain ends and flood waters recede. In the meantime, motorist should remain off the roads for their own safety.