Lane Closures causing Traffic

Lane closures along Highway 93 and U.S. 123 for a triathlon are causing traffic delays in Clemson and Seneca. Over 1,300 athletes are participating in the USA Triathlon Collegiate Club National Championship hosted by the City of Clemson Friday and Saturday. Campus Beach serves as the event epicenter with the swim in Lake Hartwell, the run along Highway 93 and the bike on Highway 93 and U.S.123. On Friday, the interior lane closest to the median on Highway 93 on both sides of the road, the interior lane closest to the median on Highway 123 on both sides of the road between Highway 93 and 123 until just past the intersection of Highway 123 and Old Clemson Highway including the exit ramp to Highway 93 and the interior lane closest to the median on Highway 93 on both sides of the road between Campus Beach and Perimeter Road are closed. These same roads will have lane closures on Saturday as well. Motorists are being asked to slow down and watch for athletes in these areas.