CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — The traffic-control company responsible for removing an overnight I-26 lane closure that extended into the morning commute Sept. 29 is apologizing to drivers and says it took personnel action following an internal review.
Safety Compliance Solutions LLC confirmed its role in a statement from owner John Atkins after records obtained by News 4 through a Freedom of Information Act request identified the company.
“Our crew did not clear the lanes on time, and the closure extended into the morning commute,” Atkins said. “We sincerely apologize to the Lowcountry drivers whose mornings were disrupted, many of whom are our own neighbors, friends, and families.”
Two eastbound lanes near mile marker 213 remained closed after overnight bridge repairs. SCDOT previously said the lanes were expected to reopen by 4:30 a.m., but the traffic-control equipment was not fully removed until 7:45 a.m. The drive from Summerville to downtown Charleston stretched to nearly three hours.
Atkins said the company’s standard operating procedures require every crew to be tracked against its scheduled reopening time…