According to Channel 2 News (NBC), SCDOT is reporting dense fog on the roads this morning. Seabrook Island was mentioned as having areas of thick fog with visibility as low as 1/2 mile.
They also mentioned that fog may be an issue in the morning for the rest of the week.
If you are heading off the island, you may want to leave early as traffic may be moving slowly.
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At 8:25am we were notified of an accident involving a tractor/trailer on Bohicket Road near the junction with River Road backing up traffic in both directions.
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The Post and Courier reported that there is a possibility that gale force winds, heavy rain, and unusually high tides might cause road flooding on Saturday, December 8, and Sunday, December 9. NWS Charleston is predicting the tide at the Charleston Harbor will be worse on Sunday than Saturday and may reach as high as 8.3 feet. Flood stage is 7 feet.
The app Tides Near Me reports that High Tide at Rockville and Bohicket Creek on Saturday will be around 8:47 am and 8:52 pm. The Sunday high tides are around 9:26 am and again around 9:31 pm.
To read the article from The Post and Courier, click here. The beginning of the article talks about the Upstate, but further down they address the coastline. To view the NWS Charleston Tide Gauge, click here.
The tides are highest around an hour or so before and after the high tide times, so it is recommended that you do not drive on the roads during those times unless absolutely necessary.
Remember, be prepared; stay safe.
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The 41st Annual Kiawah Island Golf Resort Marathon and Half Marathon is this Saturday, December 8, 2018 at 8:00 am.
This means Bohicket Road, Main Road, and River Road will be busy the few days before the race as well as Saturday afternoon and Sunday after the race. Freshfields might get a bit congested also.
Below is a list of events that might aid in your decision when to drive on and off of the island.
Race Expo
Race Packet Pick-up
Pre-race Bike Tour
Friday, December 7, 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm. The website says most of the race is within Kiawah. However, if it is a nice day, the ride to Freshfields is an easy one. People might decide to do that also.
Pre-race Celebration Buffet
Friday, December 7, 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
1-Mile and 5K Beach Glow Run
Friday, December 7, 5:30 pm
Finish Line Party and Award Ceremonies
Saturday, December 8, 9:30 am – 3:00 pm
For more information on the race, go to the website https://www.kiawahresort.com/recreation/kiawah-island-marathon.
Good luck to all the runners and walkers!
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We just received notification today, Wednesday, November 28 at 9:20 am, that there is an accident at the intersection of Main Road and Old Pond Road. Traffic is backed up in both directions. It appears to have just happened and first responders are now on the scene.
If you are heading towards West Ashley, you might want to take an alternate route.
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Mike Gorski of Island Transportation reported at 11:55 am that there is an accident on Limehouse Bridge. Traffic is not being allowed to turn off Savannah Highway onto Main Road to go over the bridge, and traffic going onto the bridge from Johns Island is moving very slowly. If you need to go off-island, it is recommended that you go over to James Island and then proceed to your destination.
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Mike Gorski from Island Transportation reported at 3:35 pm today that there is an accident at the corner of Bohicket Road and Laboard Lane, near Edenvale. Traffic is backed up in both directions.
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We’ve just received a report of a major car accident on Main Road by Kitford Rd. It 0ccurred around noon and appears to be effecting both lanes of travel.
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We just received notification from Mike Gorski today, Friday at 8:15 am, that there is an accident at the intersection of Main Road and route 17. Traffic is backed up in both directions.
If you are heading towards West Ashley, you might want to take an alternate route.
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We have received word this morning, October 17, at 8:45 am, that there is an accident on Main Road near Old Pond Road causing traffic to back up. Cars on Savannah Highway turning onto Main Road are at a standstill.
If you are heading on or off the island, you may want to take an alternate route.
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On Friday, October 12, St. John’s High School is having their homecoming parade and Main Road between Chisholm and Maybank Highway and Bohicket Road between Maybank Highway and Haut Gap Middle School will be closed from 3 to 5 pm.
Celebrate homecoming with the Mighty Islanders and catch the parade that starts at 4 pm.
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We just received notification today, October 12, 2018, that there is an accident on Savannah Highway one traffic light west of Main Road. Outbound traffic away from Charleston is backed up for miles.
If you are heading on or off the island, you may want to take an alternate route such as Bees Ferry Road and Glenn McConnell Parkway.
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Suggest going Glen McConnell to Bees Ferry to Main.