Traffic

Construction truck spilled cement onto Highway 278 in Bluffton. Where to expect delays

Friday afternoon traffic on U.S. 278 in Bluffton is blocked after a construction truck spilled cement onto the highway, according to an alert sent from the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office.

The hazard occurred at the intersection of U.S. 278 and Whiteoaks Circle, according to the alert. The eastbound left lane is blocked as emergency crews clear the scene. Drivers in the area should expect delays.

Whiteoaks Circle is the road used to enter Rose Hill Plantation.

This report will be updated as more information becomes available.

Traffic on U.S. 278 was blocked Friday afternoon after a concrete mixer spilled wet cement onto the highway.
Traffic on U.S. 278 was blocked Friday afternoon after a concrete mixer spilled wet cement onto the highway. Beaufort County Traffic Cameras


This story was originally published November 4, 2022 at 1:42 PM.

Evan McKenna
The Island Packet
Evan is a breaking news reporter for The Island Packet and Beaufort Gazette. A Tennessee native and a graduate of the University of Notre Dame, he reports on crime and safety across Beaufort and Jasper counties. For tips or story ideas, email emckenna@islandpacket.com or call 843-321-8375.
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