Blythewood, SC – Drivers in northern Richland County should expect significant delays Sunday as multiple roads in Blythewood close for the town’s 29th Annual Christmas Parade, beginning at noon.
According to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD), several key routes will be blocked off to support the parade, which starts at 2 p.m. and is expected to draw large crowds. The closures will affect both local travel and regional commuters passing through the Blythewood area this afternoon.
Oakhurst Road will be closed first, shutting down from 12–4 p.m. Beginning at 2 p.m., additional closures will take effect on Main Street, Blythewood Road, Boney Road, and surrounding connectors. RCSD warns that the most significant congestion is likely between 2–5 p.m., when the parade is underway.
According to RCSD, the following routes will be closed:
- Oakhurst Road: 12–4 p.m.
- Main Street (Oakhurst Rd to Blythewood Rd): 2–5 p.m.
- Blythewood Road (Main St to Boney Rd): 2–5 p.m.
- Access to Main St from Langford Rd & McNulty St: 2–5 p.m.
- Boney Road (McNulty St to Oakhurst Rd): 2–5 p.m.
- Boney Road (Blythewood Rd to McNulty St): 2–5 p.m.
Officials recommend avoiding the downtown Blythewood area until roadways fully reopen. Drivers passing through the region should use U.S. 21, I-77 exits, and nearby county roads as alternates.
The sheriff’s department thanked the community for its patience as it works to keep the event safe and organized.
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