
03/31/2025
* East Pine Log Closure Update *
East Pine Log Road will now remain CLOSED until 6:00 AM Wednesday, April 2, 2025.
As part of the originally planned 83-hour work window for the reconstruction and resurfacing of East Pine Log Road, paving was scheduled for Monday, March 31, 2025. Unfortunately, with rain now falling in Aiken and heavy precipitation coming over the next 24 hours, this weather event will delay the paving until Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
No - this is NOT an April Fool’s Day prank - the road will remain closed an additional 24 hours beyond what was originally planned. However, given the raging forest fires in the Upstate, Aiken’s inconvenience for an extra day due to rain means much needed fire relief is headed for our fellow South Carolinians. The rain comes as a real blessing for the whole state.
Our contractor is continuing to work in the rain today, provided we do not begin to get lightning in close proximity to the work area. We intend to do everything in our power to try to adhere to this newly adjusted schedule so as to prevent any further delays in reopening the road to vehicular traffic. 
Aiken Railway thanks you for your continued patience and understanding, and please accept our apologies for this extended inconvenience.