Wind brings down utility lines, traffic signals at Carolina Forest Boulevard and River Oaks Drive intersection

Wind brings down utility lines, traffic signals at Carolina Forest Boulevard and River Oaks Drive intersection

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) -- Horry County police officers are directing traffic at Carolina Forest Boulevard and River Oaks Drive after strong winds brought down utility lines and traffic signals in the intersection. All lanes of traffic in the area remained blocked as of about 4:45 p.m., according to Horry County Fire Rescue, which was called to the area at about 4 p.m. Everyone is asked to avoid the area to prevent delays and to allow crews to…

Traffic lights blown down by wind on Carolina Forest Blvd., officials say

At 3:59 p.m., Horry County Fire Rescue was dispatched to the intersection of Carolina Forest Boulevard and River Oaks Drive for a reported electrical hazard ca