Traffic

Eastbound ramp on US 278 closed after heavy rainfall Monday morning, police say

Heavy rain has flooded an on-ramp heading east on U.S. 278 on Monday, according to an alert from the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office.

Water was pooled on the eastbound ramp of U.S. 278 at the intersection of S.C. 170 just after noon Monday, the alert said.

A police patrol vehicle was blocking the entrance to the ramp, according to traffic cameras.

Rain is expected to impact the area until Tuesday, according to a news release from the National Weather Service in Charleston. Rainfall amounts of 2-4 inches are expected.

There is a risk of flash flooding that may extend, into Tuesday afternoon, the release said.

This story was originally published September 20, 2021 at 12:27 PM.

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Jake Shore is a senior writer covering breaking news for The Island Packet and Beaufort Gazette. He reports on criminal justice, police, and the courts system in Beaufort and Jasper Counties. Jake originally comes from sunny California and attended school at Fordham University in New York City. In 2020, Jake won a first place award for beat reporting on the police from the South Carolina Press Association.
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