If you’re headed to see Conway’s Christmas lights on Dec. 24, or North Myrtle Beach’s light show, there’s a good chance a hoard of others will also be headed that way.
Here are what areas will be busy around Christmas and New Year’s and streets you should expect heavy traffic.
S.C. 90 and Robert Edge Parkway near S.C. 31
The Great Christmas Light Show in North Myrtle Beach tends to back up traffic along Robert Edge Parkway and S.C. 90 headed to the North Myrtle Beach sports arena. The show will run every night from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. until Dec. 30, with the exception of Dec. 25.
Lines can start before the event in the evening and last all night. While the traffic pattern North Myrtle Beach implements helps, the increase in cars can still cause delays. Some people have reported waiting up to three hours to go through the show.
U.S. 501 and S.C. 544 headed to Coastal Carolina University
Coastal Carolina University will host the Myrtle Beach Bowl this year at 11 a.m. on Dec. 23. Traffic to the stadium may increase before and after the game.