US-501 Overnight Traffic Shifts June 7–11, 2026: What Drivers Need to Know

If you're driving into or out of Myrtle Beach on US-501 this week, plan ahead. The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has announced overnight traffic shift operations on US-501 between SC-544 and Myrtle Ridge Drive from June 7 through June 11, 2026.

The Details

Item	Info
Road	US-501
Segment	SC-544 to Myrtle Ridge Drive
Dates	June 7–11, 2026
Hours	10 PM – 6 AM nightly
Work Type	Paving operations + traffic signal adjustments
Project	US-501 Widening Project

Work is scheduled between 10 PM and 6 AM each night, minimizing impact on daytime traffic. However, drivers traveling late at night or in the early morning hours should expect lane shifts, reduced speeds, and possible brief delays.

What to Expect

During the overnight work windows, SCDOT crews will be performing paving operations and adjusting traffic signals as part of the ongoing US-501 widening project. Traffic will be shifted into temporary lanes — follow all posted signage and flaggers.

Alternate Routes

If you want to avoid the construction zone entirely during overnight hours, consider these alternatives:

• SC-31 (Carolina Bays Parkway) — runs parallel to US-501 and connects to major north-south corridors
• US-17 (Kings Highway) — the classic beach bypass, though it can be slower through commercial areas
• SC-9 — useful if you're coming from the Horry County interior

Why This Matters

US-501 is the primary inland corridor into Myrtle Beach from Interstate 95 and the Pee Dee region. The widening project has been underway for several years and will ultimately improve capacity significantly — but in the short term, overnight travelers need to stay alert.

MyrtleBeachUnlocked tip: If you're arriving late from a long drive, consider stopping for gas or a meal before hitting the US-501 construction zone. The Flying J at SC-544 and the Pilot at Myrtle Ridge are both good options.

Source: WPDE News