Want to see the SC roads closed because of Helene? Check out this interactive map

Driving on South Carolina roads has gotten more treacherous because of Tropical Storm Helene.

The South Carolina Department of Transportation on Friday morning recommended residents avoid travel if possible. The department had received many reports of downed trees and debris in roadways caused by strong winds from Helene.

“SCDOT crews will begin clearing roadways as it becomes safe to do so,” the department said in a press release.

For those who must travel, SCDOT asks that you use caution and report any downed trees or debris to the department directly at 855-467-2378.

Check closed SC roads online

To check which roads are closed or impacted by Helene, click here. The link will take you to an interactive map of the state. Click on the red and orange spots on the map to get more information about the state-maintained road closures.

The storm

Helene made landfall in Florida as a Category 3 hurricane late Thursday night. The storm then traveled inland into Georgia and South Carolina. Helene was listed as a tropical storm as of 6 a.m. on Friday.

As of 9 a.m. on Friday, more than 1.3 million people were reportedly without power in the state.

The National Weather Service in Columbia reported winds at 67 mph at 6:12 a.m. at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport and 82 mph in Augusta.

This story was originally published September 27, 2024 at 9:14 AM with the headline "Want to see the SC roads closed because of Helene? Check out this interactive map."

Patrick McCreless

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Patrick McCreless is the Southeast service journalism editor for McClatchy, who leads and edits a team of six reporters in South Carolina, Georgia and Mississippi. The team writes about trending news of the day and topics that help readers in their daily lives and better informs them about their communities. He attended Jacksonville State University in Alabama and grew up in Tuscaloosa, AL.