Aiken accident blocks 2 lanes of East Pine Log Road

AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A vehicle accident caused a traffic blockage on East Pine Log Road in Aiken.

On Wednesday around 2:45 p.m., the Aiken Department of Public Safety issued a traffic advisory stating both eastbound lanes of East Pine Log Road from Powderhouse to South Centennial Avenue were blocked due to an accident.

By 4 p.m., East Pine Log Road was back open, according to the Aiken Department of Public Safety.

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Drivers were told to expect significant delays traveling in the westbound lanes and seek alternate routes to avoid this area until further advised.

South Aiken High School Principal Sam Fuller, said: “A major traffic incident has occurred on Pine Log Road and there will be no access to or from South Aiken through Pine Log Road. Please look to enter and exit South Aiken from Whiskey Road and South Centennial Drive. There will be no access for the foreseeable future through Pine Log Road. This traffic incident does not affect normal school operations other than traffic flow.”