Columbia Implements Road Closures for Senator Lindsey Graham Funeral

The City of Columbia announced temporary road closures and parking restrictions for Wednesday, July 29, 2026, to accommodate the funeral processions of Senator Lindsey Graham. The municipal government implemented these measures to manage traffic near the State House and the Main Street and Gervais Street areas.

Road closures are scheduled between 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., specifically affecting Hampton Street, Washington Street, and Marion Street. To further manage the event, the city established parking restrictions from 10 p.m. Tuesday through noon Wednesday across several blocks of Main Street, Assembly Street, and Sumter Street. Local authorities advised residents and visitors to utilize public parking garages during the processions.