Washout causes traffic issue on Red Bank Road near Goose Creek High

  • Posted: Tuesday, February 26, 2013 2:08 p.m.
    UPDATED: Tuesday, February 26, 2013 3:15 p.m.
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Traffic on a 3-lane eastbound section of Red Bank Road moves single-file past a buckled section of pavement on Tuesday afternoon. Recent heavy rains caused increased pressure in the area according to the Berkeley County Water and Sanitation. Buy this photo

A sewer main leak blamed on the recent heavy rains washed out a 60-foot section of eastbound Red Bank Road near Goose Creek High School about 12:30 p.m. today.

Two lanes of the road bound for North Rhett Avenue were damaged and closed. Troopers diverted motorists around the washed-out area in the lane that remained open.

A Department of Transportation spokesman said he expected road repairs to take about two weeks.

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