Flooding closes lanes on I-26 near Ridgeville

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Eastbound lanes of I-26 are shut down at mile marker 190 due to flooding on the interstate.

South Carolina Department of Transportation warned that water was on the roadway in both directions. “I-26 in both directions near MM 189 east of Cypress Campground overpass is currently flooded,” the agency said.

Law enforcement is working to move traffic out of the roadway.

Trooper Nick Pye with the South Carolina Highway Patrol lanes at mile marker 190 are closed and that drivers should expect delays across the tri-county area as water continues to flow.

“Please don’t drive around barricades,” said Trooper Pye. “Remember standing water is deeper than it looks!”

Flash flooding is occurring in Berkeley and Dorchester counties after heavy rain fell overnight, which mixed with already high water associated with Tropical Storm Debby.