Commuters in Columbia, brace yourselves: the I-126 exit to Colonial Life Boulevard will stay closed three weeks longer than planned, now reopening January 10, 2026. This detour is part of the massive Carolina Crossroads project aiming to finally untangle Malfunction Junction, but it’s definitely testing drivers’ patience. The alternate route sends you down Greystone, Broad River, and Bush River Roads, adding time to already busy days. How’s this extended closure affecting your routine? Are the improvements worth the hassle, or is the daily detour just too much? Let’s hear how you’re coping and what you think of the project so far. #Transportation #ColumbiaSC #TrafficUpdate