Attention morning drivers: Traffic signal flashing at Bluffton Parkway intersection

Editor’s note: The traffic light was restored and operating as normal by 9:45 a.m.

The traffic signal is not working at the intersection of Bluffton Parkway and Malphrus Road around 7 a.m. Thursday, according to a news release from the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office.

The signal is flashing, and motorists are advised to take an alternate route.

The traffic cameras and Waze GPS app showed little to no traffic traveling through the intersection at 8:20 a.m.., but heavy congestion is expected during the morning commute hours.

The news release says the signal is expected to be functional again within a couple hours.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.

This story was originally published June 20, 2019 at 7:36 AM.