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