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Crash at Hilton Head bridge, expect delays eastbound on US 278

A crash at the Hilton Head bridge caused major traffic delays on eastbound U.S. 278 Saturday afternoon.
A crash at the Hilton Head bridge caused major traffic delays on eastbound U.S. 278 Saturday afternoon. Beaufort County Sheriff's Office traffic camera

A crash near the Hilton Head bridge is blocking traffic on U.S. Route 278 Saturday afternoon, according to the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office.

Traffic heading east on the highway is backed up to Burnt Church Road. As of 4:25 p.m., the crash appeared to be cleared, but traffic was still blocked. Eastbound motorists can expect at least a 40-minute delay, according to Google Maps.

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The Island Packet
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A reporter for The Island Packet covering projects and investigations, Kacen Bayless is a native of St. Louis, Missouri. He graduated from the University of Missouri with an emphasis in investigative reporting. In the past, he’s worked for St. Louis Magazine, the Columbia Missourian, KBIA and the Columbia Business Times. His work has garnered Missouri and South Carolina Press Association awards for investigative, enterprise, in-depth, health, growth and government reporting. He was awarded South Carolina’s top honor for assertive journalism in 2020.
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