Traffic

Broken down car Thursday morning causes backup on the J.E. McTeer Bridge in Port Royal

This story will be updated when more information becomes available.

Drivers heading toward Port Royal on the J.E. McTeer Bridge can expect a traffic jam Thursday morning because a car broke down, according to an alert from the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office.

The car blocked the left lane on the bridge, the alert said. Traffic was able to flow through the right lane, traffic cameras showed. Wreckers are on the way, and the car is expected to be cleared by 9 a.m., the alert said.

Drivers can expect delays.

Sofia Sanchez
The Island Packet
Sofia Sanchez is a breaking news reporter at The Island Packet and Beaufort Gazette. She reports on crime and developing stories in Beaufort and its surrounding areas. Sofia is a Cuban-American reporter from Florida and graduated from Florida International University in 2020.
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