Beaufort News

Rush hour crash blocks traffic in Beaufort. Police urge alternate route

Authorities are urging motorists to use Parris Island Gateway to avoid a crash on Highway 21 and Neil Road in Beaufort.
Authorities are urging motorists to use Parris Island Gateway to avoid a crash on Highway 21 and Neil Road in Beaufort. Beaufort County

A rush-hour car wreck is causing major traffic headaches in Beaufort Friday morning.

A crash at Highway 21 and Neil Road has all southbound lanes blocked, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office reported at 8 a.m.

Motorists are being urged to use Parris Island Gateway to avoid the crash.

“Please use care in driving and expect delays,” says an alert that was sent by the Sheriff’s Office.

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Karl Puckett
The Island Packet
Karl Puckett covers the city of Beaufort, town of Port Royal and other communities north of the Broad River for The Beaufort Gazette and Island Packet. The Minnesota native also has worked at newspapers in his home state, Alaska, Wisconsin and Montana.
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