The City of Summerville has issued a notice alerting residents and commuters to a major road closure that will begin next week, necessitated by ongoing construction at the municipal water treatment facility.

Filter Plant Road will be closed to through traffic starting Monday, November 17, 2025, at 6:00 a.m., and is expected to remain closed until the construction at the adjacent water treatment plant is fully completed.

The closure affects the entire stretch of Filter Plant Road from Highway 48 to the intersection at Back Berryton Road.

Traffic Restrictions Detailed

City officials stress that the closure is comprehensive, and drivers must seek alternative routes immediately. Specific traffic restrictions include:

• No Through Traffic: The primary purpose of the closure is to halt all through traffic between Highway 48 and Back Berryton Road.
• Back Berryton Access Blocked: Traffic traveling on Back Berryton Road will no longer be able to access Highway 48 via Filter Plant Road.
• Resident Access Limited: Residents living directly on Filter Plant Road will have restricted access. They will only be permitted to enter and exit the road segment via Highway 48. They will not be able to travel to, or exit onto, Back Berryton Road.

The time frame for the reopening of the road is currently indefinite, contingent upon the successful completion of the infrastructure work being conducted at the water treatment plant.

The City of Summerville acknowledged the inevitable disruption this closure will cause for daily commuters, particularly those who use Filter Plant Road as a connector route.

“We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate the public’s patience during this essential construction period,” the City wrote in its formal announcement.

Drivers are advised to plan alternative routes well in advance of the November 17 start date and to pay close attention to all temporary signage installed near the construction zone.