Vehicle Fire Causes Monday Afternoon Delays on Carolina Forest Boulevard
Two lanes were closed on Carolina Forest Boulevard at West Perry Road on Monday afternoon following a vehicle fire, causing traffic delays across surrounding corridors.
Why this matters locally
Major traffic corridors including US-501, Main Street, and Church Street saw restricted northbound traffic flow, affecting commuters traveling through Horry County.
Motorists traveling through Horry County experienced traffic backups on Monday afternoon following a vehicle fire that disrupted traffic flow at a busy intersection.
The incident occurred on Carolina Forest Boulevard at West Perry Road, where a vehicle caught fire. The emergency response prompted officials to close two lanes along Carolina Forest Boulevard to allow crews to manage the scene safely.
The lane closures created secondary delays along major connecting corridors in the area. Northbound traffic flow was restricted on both Main Street and Church Street near the intersection of West Perry Road and Carolina Forest Boulevard, as well as on US Highway 501.
Commuters and residents traveling between Carolina Forest, Conway, and surrounding Grand Strand communities faced slower travel times throughout the afternoon while response teams worked at the site.
Drivers heading through these major corridors are advised to keep emergency response safety in mind when approaching active scene areas and to allow extra travel time during afternoon traffic disruptions.
Quick facts
- Location: Carolina Forest Blvd at West Perry Rd, Horry County
- Impacted Roads: US-501, Main St, Church St, Carolina Forest Blvd
- Date: Monday, September 21, 2026
- Incident: Vehicle fire causing lane closures
Community brief · prepared from WMBF News — Grand Strand material · original source
