Kevin Nicholson+FollowFort Jackson gridlock throws off morning routinesMiles-long traffic jams near Fort Jackson left Columbia drivers fuming and late to work, funerals, and appointments as a new security check-in system collided with a big Family Day event. Folks on I-77 and Percival Road were stuck for hours, with some missing nearly an hour of their day. Frustration ran high, and many worried about near-misses and tempers flaring on the roads. Fort Jackson says it’s tweaking the system to prevent this from happening again, but for now, anyone headed that way might want to budget extra time. Has this traffic mess changed your commute plans? #Transportation #ColumbiaSC #FortJackson00Share
Anne Clark+FollowFort Jackson gridlock leaves drivers fumingHours-long traffic jams near Fort Jackson have left drivers at their wits’ end, all thanks to a new check-in system coinciding with a massive Family Day event. Folks stuck in the gridlock are venting about missed appointments, wasted gas, and the sheer unpredictability of getting in or out of the area. With so many relying on these roads for work, school, and daily life, the ripple effects are being felt all over town. Anyone else caught up in this mess, or have ideas on how the city could handle big events better? #Transportation #FortJackson #TrafficTrouble00Share