Residents can expect traffic delays, especially in the Main Road/Maybank Highway area, as police continue to conduct the crime scene on Mary Ann Point Road.
If possible, avoid the area and travel a different route.
–Tidelines Editors
From April 17-21, 2023, the Myrtle Beach International Airport, located off Harrelson Boulevard, will host an onsite Transportation Security Administration PreCheck event designed to speed up security screenings for departing flights.
TSA Pre√ enables identified low-risk air travelers to avoid long security lines and take advantage of an expedited screening program. Once approved, participants will receive a “Known Traveler Number” (which can be added to a traveler’s airline profile and reservations) and will have the opportunity to utilize TSA Pre√ ® lanes at security checkpoints when flying on participating airlines (including American, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest and United). For TSA Pre√® travelers, there is no need to remove shoes, 3-1-1 liquids, laptops or belts at participating airports, including Charleston.
The benefit costs $78 for a five-year membership, and $70 to renew online. Those who are interested must bring proof of identity and U.S. citizenship, such as a U.S. passport or a birth certificate and a driver’s license. Click here for more information.
–Tidelines Editors
Tropical Storm Nicole is bringing strong winds and heavy rains to the Charleston/Seabrook Island Areas. In anticipation of the conditions deteriorating, we have received notification of the following:.
We also received a report this morning that several of the streets on Seabrook Island are experiencing high water. High tide was around 9:15 am, so in addition to the wind and rain, some of the streets are flooded. The entrance to Bohicket Marina is also underwater.
Remember, please don’t drive through high water. You don’t know what has happened to the road under the water.
Be careful, stay safe.
–Tidelines Editors
Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of summer and we look forward to welcoming summer visitors. As we all know, traffic can get congested at the gate as visitors arrive to spend their summer holiday on Seabrook Island.
Data collected reveals that the peak hours of visitor arrivals are from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm on the Saturdays of the holiday weekend. During those times, visitor pass volume may be over 100 vehicles per hour!
You might want to avoid entering the gate over Memorial Day weekend during the peak hours between 2:00 pm and 8:00 pm.
If you are expecting personal or rental guests, please expedite their arrival by using the FastAccess system. Click here to see the Tidelines article with further information.
Remember: Be prepared. Be patient.
–Tidelines Editors
This weekend and next, between Palm Sunday and Easter, is a traditional spring break week for many. Expect unusually heavy traffic coming onto the Island on Saturday, April 9, and Saturday, April 16, from around 2:00 pm until 7:00 pm.
You may want to plan your trips and travel on and off the island accordingly.
In addition, this means there will be more than the usual number of cars, pedestrians, and bikers on our roads. Please be patient and obey the rules and regulations concerning driving, walking, and biking.
–Tidelines Editors
A couple of years ago, we published Hints for Travelers in which we reported to our readers about TSA PreCheck®, Global Entry, and CLEAR. All three of these can make your travel experience run much more smoothly.
As travel begins again, it would be a good idea to check the expiration date on any of the programs you use. One of our editors discovered her TSA PreCheck® had expired when her boarding pass didn’t include the usual TSA PreCheck® designation. Renewal is not automatic and may necessitate an interview to complete the process. Interviews are difficult to schedule. Even without the need for an interview, the process to renew Global Entry took a full month.
If you are interested in renewing your TSA PreCheck® membership, you may complete the application online or in person at an enrollment center 6 months prior to your KTN expiration date. Click here for more information.
Global Entry, a program of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival in the United States. Global Entry members also receive TSA PreCheck® benefits as part of their membership. You may renew your membership one year before the program expiration. Click here for more information.
CLEAR is not available in all airports. Its term of membership is one year. For more information on renewing, click here.
For an overview of the Trusted Traveler Programs, click here.
Don’t forget to check your passport and whether you will need a European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) visa waiver. See our post from July 2019 here.
As always, check with your travel agent or go online for the most up-to-date information.
–Tidelines Editors
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Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of summer and we look forward to welcoming summer visitors. As we all know, traffic can get congested at the gate as visitors arrive to spend their summer holiday on Seabrook Island.
Data collected reveals that the peak hours of visitor arrivals are from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm on the Saturdays of the holiday weekend. During those times, visitor pass volume may be over 100 vehicles per hour!
If you are expecting personal or rental guests, please expedite their arrival by using the FastAccess system. Click here to see the Tidelines article with further information.
You might want to avoid entering the gate over Memorial Day weekend during the peak hours between 2:00 pm and 8:00 pm.
Remember: Be prepared. Be patient.
–Tidelines Editors
Heavy traffic is expected this Easter weekend coming on and off Seabrook Island. The SIPOA Administration is expecting unusually heavy traffic coming onto the island on Saturday, April 3, from 2:00 pm until 7:00 pm.
You may want to plan your trip and travel on and off the island accordingly.
In addition, this means there will more than the usual number of cars, pedestrians and bikers. Please be patient and obey the rules and regulations concerning driving, walking and biking.
–Tidelines Editors
At 8:00 am today, Tuesday, January 26, 2021, Tidelines learned that there is a two-car collision with injuries on Main Road and Patton Ave. Patton Avenue is near the Berkeley Electric Cooperative. If you are heading on or off the island, you may want to take an alternate route.
Follow us on Twitter at TidelinesAlert to receive instant information about traffic issues as we receive it.
–Tidelines Editors
On Wednesday, November 11, around noon, Mike Gorski of Island Transportation reported an incident at CHS Airport and Live5 News reports:
“Passengers have been evacuated from the Charleston International Airport as of shortly before noon Wednesday.
FlightAware is also reporting that all inbound flights to Charleston are being held at their point of origin until 2 p.m. “due to security.”
Airport Authorities have not yet explained the reason for the evacuation.”
Traffic is severely affected. Access to the terminal is restricted. Please plan accordingly if you are traveling to the airport or its vicinity. If you are flying today, contact your carrier for information.
–Tidelines Editors
Tidelines has learned from one of our readers that the North Charleston airport parking service Park & Go is closing. Although their Facebook page is still active and has no information about the closing, an employee verified this information and indicated that individuals whose cars are parked there are being notified. For more information, contact them at (843) 302-2288.
–Tidelines Editors
We just received word that Plowground Road is being resurfaced and is causing delays on River Road.
You may want to allow extra time or choose an alternate route leaving or coming back to Seabrook Island.
Follow us on Twitter at TidelinesAlert to receive instant information about traffic issues as we receive it.
–Tidelines Editors