The signed detour route is about 13.1 miles.

The route will begin at the intersection of Sardis Road and Bishop Road. A left turn onto Bishop Road lasting for 4.38 miles to SC 49 Cross Keys Highway will continue the detour. Continue by turning left onto SC 49 and drive for 1.35 miles to Bombing Range Road. The detour continues by turning left onto Bombing Range Road and continuing on for 2.85 miles to Old Buncombe Road. Make a left turn onto Galilee Church Road and drive 2.18 miles to Sardis Road.

Local citizens may take their preferred route. Refer to the map above to see the signed detour route.