As $2.7B interchange project advances, federal officials praise SC for clearing up congestion

Work to replace bridges near "Malfunction Junction," a snarled interchange near Columbia, is underway, state transportation officials said.

By: Skylar Laird

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: August 26, 2026

Words: 831

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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LEXINGTON — A major Columbia-area interchange project to unsnarl a notorious bottleneck is a prime example of the work states should be doing to improve roadways, a federal highway official said Wednesday.

The overhaul of “Malfunction Junction,” what’s officially called Carolina Crossroads, is one of the biggest road projects in state history, said Secretary of Transportation Justin Powell. The $2.7 billion improvements are expected to wrap up in 2034, according to the transportation agency.

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