South Fairview Road to Close for Roundabout Work
A portion of South Fairview Road north of Chapel Hill Road will close beginning November 30 as crews advance roundabout construction in Columbia.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Construction
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Columbia Public Works announced that a portion of South Fairview Road just north of Chapel Hill Road will close starting November 30, 2026. The closure supports phases 3-5 of a roundabout project that began in September.
Why it matters
The closure will affect drivers using the Fairview and Chapel Hill intersection while crews complete the next construction phases. The roundabout is funded through the city's quarter-cent Capital Improvement Program.
The roundabout project carries a $1.5 million price tag funded through the quarter-cent Capital Improvement Program. Phases 3-5 of construction require the closure, but the total closure duration has not been specified.
The players
Columbia Public Works
The municipal department responsible for the city's roads, sidewalks, and infrastructure projects, including this roundabout.
The details
Construction crews moved into the next phase of building a roundabout at the South Fairview and Chapel Hill Road intersection. Crews also began pouring new sidewalks in the area on Monday, November 9.
Timeline
September 2026: Roundabout construction started.
Monday, November 9, 2026: Public Works announced the closure and sidewalk pouring began.
November 30, 2026: Road closure begins.
Roadmap
The roundabout is being built under the city's quarter-cent Capital Improvement Program, which funds local infrastructure upgrades across Columbia. This project extends that program's work into the South Fairview Road corridor.
Drivers using South Fairview Road north of Chapel Hill Road will face a closure starting November 30. Plan alternate routes for that intersection while roundabout construction continues.
The takeaway
Drivers and nearby residents should expect disruption at the Fairview and Chapel Hill intersection through the remaining roundabout phases. Checking city updates before the November 30 closure can help plan commutes.
What happens next
The South Fairview Road closure begins November 30, 2026, as crews move into Phases 3-5 of the roundabout build.
Further reading
Find more local updates in the Construction section covering projects like this one across Columbia.
Source note: This article includes information reported by ABC17NEWS.
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