Bridge Closure on John Dodd Road Continues Following Monday Crash
A bridge on John Dodd Road in Spartanburg County remains closed due to damage to a box culvert sustained in a Monday crash. Detours are in place between Cheek Road and Jordan Creek Road.
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, August 18, 2026 —
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SC – A section of John Dodd Road in Spartanburg County remains closed to traffic following a crash on Monday that caused significant damage to a box culvert. The closure is impacting travel between Cheek Road and Jordan Creek Road.
Authorities have not yet provided details regarding the cause of the crash or the extent of the damage beyond the compromised box culvert. The contractor responsible for repairs has not been identified, and the timeline for when the road will reopen is currently unknown.
In the interim, detours have been established to guide motorists around the affected area. Drivers are advised to follow posted signage. The exact nature of the repairs needed and the expected duration of the closure were not immediately available.
Further updates on the repair status and the anticipated reopening of John Dodd Road are expected as more information becomes public. The Spartanburg County transportation department is managing the detour routes.
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