Augusta, GA

1 lane of I-20 to be closed overnight at state line

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11 months ago

February 19, 2024

1 lane of I-20 to be closed overnight at state line

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – There’s an upcoming lane closure as part of the Interstate 20 Savannah River bridge project at the state line.

The next closure will be from 10 p.m. Friday until 8 a.m. Saturday.

There will be a single right-lane closure on eastbound I-20 from mile marker 201 in Georgia to the South Carolina welcome center.

Temporary signage will direct motorists.

The right shoulder of eastbound I-20 may be affected. Expect delays and use caution.

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When the lane reopens, traffic will be shifted onto the new I-20 eastbound ramp to the welcome center.

Commercial vehicle parking remains closed at the welcome center.

If you make the drive from Augusta to South Carolina often, you know the traffic and construction all too well.

But there is an end in sight. They hope to have the project done by late spring.

It’s what nobody wants to see on their drive home — orange barrels and more traffic.

“Anybody who’s traveled this area the last few decades knows those bridges have kind of seen better days,” said Kyle Collins, GDOT Program Communications Manager.

Crews have been working hard and are one step closer to finally bein done with a two state construction project that has been going on since 2019.

“Bridges are built to last and have a 75 plus year lifespan. They’re also built to meet not only those current traffic volumes, which seem to be ever increasing, especially with the freight in the area, but also projecting out 20, 30 years plus down the line to also handle that traffic. So safety is always first and just having bridges that are built to handle the modern traffic demands is kind of a secondary benefit,” he said.

They’re working towards all new bridges with three lanes of traffic in each direction, along with emergency lanes on each side.

“We know it’s been a headache for folks. They’ve been out there working for about four years. And we faced some challenges with this project, some delays that everybody in every business has dealt with. We feel like contractors made great progress the last year to year and a half to really push to finish things. So we hope to have more good news and more temporary traffic impacts that mean we’re gonna get to that final open phase in the coming weeks,” said Collins.

Officials are asking for drivers to slow down and pay attention to the temporary signs that direct you where to go.

Here’s a look at what state line will look like once the project is finished:

A look at I-20 state line project(wrdw)

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Augusta, GA

Crosstown showdown rescheduled: Augusta and USC-Aiken to play Sunday

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11 hours ago

January 11, 2025

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Crosstown showdown rescheduled: Augusta and USC-Aiken to play Sunday

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The basketball doubleheader featuring both Augusta University and University of South Carolina Aiken has been moved to Sunday.

The two were originally slated to play on Saturday afternoon.

The women’s game will tipoff at 1:30 p.m., and the men’s will follow at 3:30 p.m in the USC Aiken Convocation Center.

Both the Pacers and Jags men’s team last played on Feb. 10 2024.

AU climbed to a 5-point lead in the final period, winning 98-93.

Prior to their last meeting, USC Aiken had a four-game win streak over the Jags.

Sunday will mark the 89th meeting between the two programs.

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Augusta, GA

Winter weather causes crashes across CSRA on slick roads

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23 hours ago

January 10, 2025

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Winter weather causes crashes across CSRA on slick roads

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Multiple cars crashed due to winter weather conditions on I-20 in the CSRA early Friday morning, according to authorities.

On I-20 in Augusta, the road conditions at the Washington Road exit were hazardous, according to our reporter on the interstate.

Our reporter saw another wreck on the Bobby Jones overpass from I-520 to I-20 at 10:35 a.m. We’ve reached out to learn more.

Across the river, on I-20 westbound just before mile marker 4, multiple vehicles were pulled over after a car carrier crash around 10 a.m. in Aiken County.

On I-20 westbound just before mile marker 4, multiple vehicles were pulled over after a car carrier crash around 10 a.m. in Aiken County.

We have reached out to learn more.

Dispatch told us crews were on the scene of a multiple-car crash on I-20 eastbound at the Walton Way extension ramp at 9:25 a.m.

Officials say at least two vehicles were involved, but more were reported, and they are unsure how many exactly.

They did however say more vehicles became involved after sliding on the road from weather conditions.

Dispatch says they are unsure of any injuries or if any lanes were blocked.

Augusta, GA

Wayfair Outlet store opens at the Augusta Exchange

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1 day ago

January 10, 2025

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Wayfair Outlet store opens at the Augusta Exchange

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The new Wayfair outlet is now open at the Augusta Exchange.

You will be able to find furniture and home décor at the location that used to be a Buy Buy Baby store.

It’s the latest store to open in the Augusta area.

One customer we spoke with says he thinks the store will be here for a while as it brings something different to the area.

“People are here spending money and they are here to make their house look better. I never thought I would be a dude in his 40s in an outlet, me in an outlet. But I did it today and I think it’s good,” said Carlton Ferguson.

It’s welcome news for fans of the Augusta Exchange, which has seen a bevy of closures in the past couple of years, including Subway, Genghis Grill, O’Charley’s, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Buy Buy Baby and Christmas Tree Shops.

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