SCDOT will close the East Butler Road bridge over I-385 in Greenville County starting June 15 for deck resurfacing, with reopening expected by August 6.

Crash & Accident Reports

Greenville Accidents & Crash Reports

Stay informed about crashes, closures, and road safety in Greenville.

Jun 5, 2026

SCDOT to Close East Butler Road Bridge Over I-385 June 15 Through August for Rehab

SCDOT will close the East Butler Road bridge over I-385 in Greenville County starting June 15 for deck resurfacing, with reopening expected by August 6.

DUI & Impaired Driving

Greenville DUI Reports & Checkpoints

DUI enforcement updates, checkpoint alerts, and impaired driving data for Greenville

Jun 5, 2026

SCDOT to Close East Butler Road Bridge Over I-385 June 15 Through August for Rehab

SCDOT will close the East Butler Road bridge over I-385 in Greenville County starting June 15 for deck resurfacing, with reopening expected by August 6.

Greenville DUI Data

1,127 monitored DUI cases in Greenville (MADD Court Monitoring, 2019–2024)
65% conviction rate — the highest of all 7 monitored SC counties
SC is #5 nationally for drunk driving fatalities — 474 deaths in 2022
BAC limit: 0.08% for drivers 21+, 0.02% for under 21
First offense penalties: $400–$1,000 fine, 48 hours–90 days jail, 6-month license suspension
Refusing a breathalyzer results in automatic 6-month license suspension under SC implied consent law

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DUI Checkpoints

SC Highway Patrol conducts regular DUI checkpoints throughout Greenville. Checkpoints are legal and must follow strict protocols.

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Report a Drunk Driver

If you see an impaired driver, call 911 immediately. Note the vehicle description, tag number, and direction of travel.

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Sober Ride Options

Uber and Lyft operate in the Greenville area. Many local bars and restaurants offer designated driver programs.

School Zone Safety

Greenville School Traffic & Zone Safety

School zone speed limits, pickup/dropoff schedules, bus route alerts, and safety tips for Greenville parents and commuters

Jun 5, 2026

SCDOT to Close East Butler Road Bridge Over I-385 June 15 Through August for Rehab

SCDOT will close the East Butler Road bridge over I-385 in Greenville County starting June 15 for deck resurfacing, with reopening expected by August 6.

School Zone Speed Limits

South Carolina law requires drivers to reduce speed to the posted school zone limit during designated hours. Fines are doubled in active school zones. Watch for flashing beacon signals near all Greenville schools.

Pickup & Dropoff Hours

Peak school traffic: 6:30–8:30 AM and 2:00–4:00 PM on school days. Allow extra commute time during these hours. Obey no parking and no stopping signs near school entrances.

School Bus Safety

SC law requires all vehicles to stop for school buses with extended stop signs and flashing red lights. Passing a stopped school bus carries fines up to $1,000 and potential license suspension. Children should wait in a safe place away from traffic.

Back-to-School Alerts

Each August, traffic patterns shift across Greenville as 9 school districts resume classes. Watch for new traffic patterns, construction near schools, and increased pedestrian activity at intersections.

Greenville School Districts

Greenville County Schools
Pickens County School District
Spartanburg School District 5
Anderson School District 5
Laurens County School District 55

By the Numbers

Greenville Commute Facts

Key statistics for Greenville commuters

Data: US Census Bureau ACS â¢ SCDOT Traffic Reports

Alerts

Active Construction & Closures

Major construction and road closure alerts will be posted here as they are reported. Our team monitors SCDOT and county notices daily to keep Greenville commuters informed.

🚧 SCDOT Press Releases

Jun 15, 2026 • BridgesSCDOT announces Church Street bridge in Greenville is reopened to trafficThe South Carolina Department of Transportation announces the newly completed Church Street (U.S. 29) bridge has reopened to traffic in Greenville today, following a comprehensive …

Jun 9, 2026 • BridgesSCDOT to host ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Church Street Bridge Rehabilitation Project in Greenville CountyThe South Carolina Department of Transportation will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the rehabilitation project and reopening of the Church Street (U.…

Jun 4, 2026 • BridgesSCDOT to close East Butler Road bridge over I-385 for rehab work in Greenville CountyThe South Carolina Department of Transportation will close East Butler Road (S-23-207) over Interstate 385 in Greenville County for rehabilitation work beginning June 15.

Source: South Carolina Department of Transportation

For real-time closure information, visit 511SC.org — the official SCDOT traffic portal for South Carolina.

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