For years I used to complain about the traffic in Bluffton.  I have a farm in Estill which is one hour from Hilton Head.  When I went to the farm, I would never go between 4:30 and 6:00 – I would either go before or after that because the traffic would be so bad.  When I would drive back from the farm, I would never come in around 8:00am – I would normally come in before that.  I had it down to a science – I had calculated that I needed to be at the Moss Creek traffic light before 7:10 in the morning because after that you would be stuck in traffic.

I have to compliment the highway department on their reworking of the roads and turning the two lanes into three lanes – I never realized that this would make such a difference. 

I recently spent the night at the farm and drove back to the island at 8:00am – I could not believe it – I breezed right through.  It amazes me what a difference one lane can make.

I also think that the opening of the Bluffton Parkway has made a significant impact on Hwy. 278 traffic. 

Thank you highway department!