The annual Tunnel to Towers SC 5K Run/Walk honoring the lives of first responders and military heroes will begin today in Columbia, at 7 p.m.

Approximately 2,000 participants are expected to take part in this year's event and drivers in Columbia, West Columbia, and Cayce are being urged to use caution and expect traffic delays as the 5K takes place.

To ensure the safety of runners, spectators, and volunteers, several road closures in the downtown area and surrounding routes will begin at 5 p.m. today, and motorists are encouraged to plan ahead by seeking alternate routes such as I-26 and I-77 which will remain open.

According to the City of Columbia the road closure timeline is as follows:

Initial road closures for setup will begin at 5 p.m. in the 1000 and 1100 blocks of Lincoln St. a

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