Lanes Reopen on Highway 544 Following Monday Crash
Northbound lanes of Highway 544 between Nottingham Lakes Road and Kingswood Drive reopened on Monday afternoon following a vehicle crash.
Why this matters locally
Highway 544 is a vital arterial route for Horry County commuters and visitors traveling between inland areas and the coast. Prompt reopening helped restore normal traffic flow for afternoon travel.
Motorists traveling through Horry County faced delays on Monday, Oct. 12, following a vehicle crash that temporarily shut down a busy stretch of SC 544.
The collision forced authorities to close all northbound lanes of Highway 544 between Nottingham Lakes Road and Kingswood Drive. The Horry County Police Department managed traffic in the area while crews worked to secure and clear the scene.
Emergency personnel and officers successfully cleared the roadway, allowing all northbound lanes to reopen to traffic by approximately 1:42 p.m.
Highway 544 serves as a major thoroughfare for Grand Strand commuters, local residents, and visitors traveling between Conway and the South Myrtle Beach area. While traffic flow has returned to normal pattern along this corridor, drivers are reminded to exercise caution when navigating areas where previous emergency activity occurred.
Quick facts
- Location: SC 544 northbound, Nottingham Lakes Rd to Kingswood Dr
- Date: Monday, Oct. 12, 2026
- Reopen Time: Approximately 1:42 p.m.
- Responding Agency: Horry County Police Department
Community brief · prepared from WMBF News — Grand Strand material · original source
