Powerlines and debris blocking Lowcountry roadways
Sep 27, 2024
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - Many reports of debris and downed powerlines are impacting traffic for Friday commuters amid the effects of Tropical Storm Helene.
CHARLESTON COUNTY
Charleston County EMS has moved to modified operations and is no longer traveling over the Ravenel Bridge.
A downed tree is reported on Wadmalaw Island on Bohicket Rd near River Rd causing significant traffic delays.
Mathis Ferry at 6th Ave is closed due to a downed powerline.
A downed tree on Faison Rd at Hwy 17
Large tree down on Night Heron Drive
Longpoint Rd near Boone Hall is closed due to storm surge flooding.
A small tree is down on Hwy 17 in Mt Pleasant
Wando Park Blvd
Johnnie Dodds Blvd toward Chuck Dawley
US 17 before Park West Blvd
A downed tree is blocking the right lane on Long Point Rd. just before the Needlerush Pkwy roundabout.
Highway 162 at Baptist Hill Rd is shut down in both directions, according to St. Paul's Fire District. Power lines are down across the roadway.
BERKELEY COUNTY
Jedburg Rd is closed between Sandy Run Circle and Starline Drive due to a tree across the road with downed powerlines.
Liberty Hall Rd is closed due to downed powerlines in the roadway
The road is blocked in front of Burbage on Liberty Hall Rd
DORCHESTER COUNTY
Tree is down at Dorchester Road and Nantucket Drive
Tree is down at 2120 East Main and Schoolhouse Road
Tree is across the roadway at Geocycle on Highway 78
Downed power line at SE Railroad Ave. and Parler Ave.
Tree is down at Dyer Branch Road and Full Cry Drive
Power line and tree down at 1465 Hwy. 15 N
Tree down on Old Bell Rd.
Tree down at Resolute and Appian Way
Tree down at Ribgy Street at the Railroad tracks
Tree down at Boonehill (17-A) near Corey Blvd.