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‘Opportunities are endless’: Conway moves forward with project to bring Riverwalk ferry, trails

CONWAY, SC (WMBF) - New additions will be making their way to the Conway Riverwalk. The Kingston Boardwalk Trail and Ferry Project has been in discussion for years and is now moving forward after council approved the construction company for it Monday. H, K, & W Marine Construction was awarded...

Conway, SC · 07-22
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Counties to Combine Some Public Transit Services

A new program to coordinate public transit programs will cut down on waste and duplications, the N.C. Dept. of Transportation said in a press release today (July 21)/. DOT’s Integrated Mobility Division (IMD) is funding 16 new Coordinated Public Transportation (ConCPT) projects that will expand public transportation options and improve mobility for communities across North Carolina.

Columbus County, NC · 07-21
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Overturned vehicle crashes blocks lanes on Hwy 17 Bypass

Drivers are being asked to avoid the area of Highway 17 Bypass and Sheffield Parkway after an overturned vehicle crash blocked lanes Tuesday afternoon. Horry County Fire Rescue said crews responded to the single-vehicle crash at 2:03 p.m. The vehicle overturned, prompting firefighters to deploy stabilization operations. One person was...

Horry County, SC · 07-22
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SCDOT expands I-95 bridge replacement project

FLORENCE COUNTY S.C. (WPDE) — The South Carolina Department of Transportation is moving forward with the next phase of a major bridge replacement project along I-95 in Dillon and Florence counties. SCDOT has added eight more bridges over the Great Pee Dee River to its 2025 bridge program. Those...

Florence County, SC · 07-18
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‘Opportunities are endless’: Conway moves forward with project to bring Riverwalk ferry, trails

Conway, SC · 07-22

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Highway 501 alignment project taking shape in Myrtle Beach

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Work on the Highway 501 realignment project in Myrtle Beach is taking shape as crews have begun laying asphalt, according to Horry County officials. Horry County Government announced Monday that the first layers of asphalt have been installed to connect the Broadway Street intersection to 7th Avenue North at Oak Street.

Myrtle Beach, SC · 07-13

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Highway 17 Bypass reopens in both directions after traffic lights fall at Mr. Joe White Avenue

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Fallen traffic lights shut down a busy stretch of Highway 17 Bypass in Myrtle Beach, but the road is now reopened. The Myrtle Beach Police Department announced the closure just after 8 p.m. Saturday, saying Highway 17 Bypass is closed in both directions from Highway 501 to 21st Avenue North.

Myrtle Beach, SC · 07-19

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Horry County approves Highway 31 extension, connecting south end of county to north

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. — Horry County Council approved the second reading on Tuesday to extend Highway 31 to the Highway 17 Bypass. Highway 31 currently ends at Highway 707 in the Socastee area. The extension would give drivers a direct route from the Surfside Beach area to North Myrtle...

Horry County, SC · 07-16

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4 vehicle crash blocks Myrtle Beach bound lanes on Hwy 501

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Drivers are being asked to avoid Highway 501 above the Intracoastal Waterway as emergency crews respond to a four-vehicle crash. According to Horry County Fire Rescue, lanes of Myrtle Beach-bound Highway 501 traffic are currently blocked. HCFR was dispatched to the crash at 3:28...

Myrtle Beach, SC · 07-12

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New permanent traffic pattern coming to Florence Co. intersection

FLORENCE COUNTY S.C. (WPDE) — Drivers will see a new permanent traffic pattern at the intersection of Paper Mill and East National Cemetery roads beginning Friday, July 17. The South Carolina Department of Transportation said crews have spent the past month grading and reshaping the roadway in preparation for the change.

Florence County, SC · 07-14

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Construction detour raises safety concerns for Green Island residents

On Thursday, Island Green residents say main roads are blocked from construction, and they are concerned for their safety.

Myrtle Beach, SC · 07-16

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Horry County Council advances deal to connect Carolina Bays Parkway to Highway 17 Bypass

HORRY COUNTY S.C. (WPDE) — A long-discussed plan to create a new road connection in southern Horry County that could tie into the Carolina Bays Parkway moved forward Tuesday as county leaders advanced an updated agreement with a major home developer. Horry County Council approved the second reading of...

Horry County, SC · 07-15

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Horry County approves Highway 31 extension, connecting south end of county to north

Horry County Council approved the second reading on Tuesday to extend Highway 31 to the Highway 17 Bypass.

Horry County, SC · 07-16

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Construction detour raises safety concerns for Island Green residents

HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - On Thursday, Island Green residents say main roads are blocked from construction, and they are concerned for their safety. The community says the construction is forcing drivers onto narrow, gravel-covered roads through an adjacent subdivision with little to no directional signage. The concerns follow a...

Horry County, SC · 07-16

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Both pedestrians and car tires are back on Park View Road in downtown Conway

CONWAY, S.C. — Park View Road has officially reopened to traffic after a five-month closure, sporting a fresh new look and some notable upgrades. Park View Road, located off Main Street at 16th Avenue, borders Collins Park — a popular park for walkers, children and pickle ballers. But the street has been closed since late February for aesthetic and functional improvements.

Conway, SC · 07-13

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Road improvements underway in Marion Co.

MARION COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Construction is underway at the intersection of Shannon Road and Foxboro Road in Marion County as crews work to improve traffic flow and make the intersection easier for drivers to navigate. The project will realign the intersection, which officials say will reduce confusion for...

Marion County, SC · 07-07

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SCDOT to close SC-9 Business bridge in Marlboro County for replacement project

MARLBORO COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - The South Carolina Department of Transportation plans to close a bridge on SC-9 Business in Marlboro County for a replacement project beginning next week. SCDOT said crews will begin replacing the bridge on Cheraw Street, Highway 9 Business, over Crooked Creek starting Monday, July 13.

Marlboro County, SC · 07-06

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Bridge replacement to close street in Marlboro Co. for nearly a year

MARLBORO COUNTY S.C. (WPDE) — The South Carolina Department of Transportation will begin replacing the bridge on Cheraw Street (S.C. 9 Business) over Crooked Creek in Marlboro County on July 13. The bridge will close to traffic while crews complete the project. SCDOT has established detours for drivers during...

Marlboro County, SC · 07-06

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Last minute deferral delays vote on Highway 905 development

CONWAY, S.C. — Over 100 Horry County residents showed up at Thursday’s Horry County Planning Commission to voice their opposition to a proposed new development in the Highway 905 area just north of Conway. But just before the commission’s vote on the project, the developer asked to defer...

Horry County, SC · 07-03