Arsenal Hill Parking Deck to Close for Repairs
Public and visitor parking at the Columbia deck will be unavailable for about two months during structural work.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Openings & Closings
The City of Columbia will close the Arsenal Hill Parking Deck to public and visitor parking starting Monday, Nov. 16, 2026, for about two months while structural repairs are made. The city has also postponed repairs to the Taylor Street Deck until January 2027.
Why it matters
The closure removes a downtown parking option for drivers in Columbia during the repair period. The work is part of the first phase of the city's multi-year capital improvement plan.
The Arsenal Hill Parking Deck will be closed for about two months beginning Nov. 16, 2026. Repairs to the Taylor Street Deck have been pushed to January 2027, and the source does not disclose project costs.
The players
City of Columbia
The City of Columbia is the capital of South Carolina and operates the municipal parking decks being repaired.
The details
Crews will fix concrete spalls, delamination, and exposed reinforcement, address surface cracks, replace deteriorated joint sealant, and install new expansion joints at the deck located off Lincoln Street. The city is carrying out the work as part of the first phase of its multi-year capital improvement plan.
Timeline
Monday, Nov. 16, 2026: Structural repairs at the Arsenal Hill Parking Deck are scheduled to begin.
About two months from Nov. 16, 2026: Parking at the deck is expected to remain unavailable.
January 2027: Postponed repairs to the Taylor Street Deck are scheduled.
Market Landscape
The repairs fall under the first phase of Columbia's multi-year capital improvement plan, which sets the order in which city parking facilities are rehabilitated. The Taylor Street Deck's postponement to January 2027 shows how the plan's schedule is being reshuffled.
Drivers who normally park at the Arsenal Hill Parking Deck will need to find other spaces for about two months starting Nov. 16, 2026. Anyone planning to use the Taylor Street Deck should note that its repairs have been delayed until January 2027.
The takeaway
Drivers who rely on downtown decks should plan alternate parking for late 2026 and early 2027, when both structures are scheduled for work. Checking the city's notices before traveling to the area can help avoid surprises.
What happens next
Repairs to the Taylor Street Deck are scheduled to begin in January 2027.
Further reading
For other openings and closures across the area, see Openings & Closings in Columbia coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Wistv.
