Beaufort County bridges reopened following SC winter storm
Updated at 4:30 p.m.
Beaufort County bridges have reopened Thursday after rain, freezing rain and snow hit the Lowcountry on Wednesday, shutting some of them down.
The Cross Island Parkway reopened around 4:30 p.m. Thursday, according to a Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office news release.
The Rose Dhu and Steel bridges reopened as of 9 a.m. Thursday. The bridges to and from Lady’s Island are also open.
The bridges onto and off of Hilton Head Island never closed during the storm.
Drivers are encouraged to use caution on roadways, as many remain covered in snow and ice. Reports of trees weighted down with ice that are now leaning over roads have also reached the Sheriff’s Office.
Residents are encouraged by law enforcement to stay home if possible until conditions improve.
Caitlin Turner: 843-706-8184, @Cait_E_Turner
This story was originally published January 4, 2018 at 9:44 AM with the headline "Beaufort County bridges reopened following SC winter storm."