All lanes on the Lazaretto Creek Bridge are back open as of 2:20 p.m. Sunday. Drivers heading to or from Tybee Island can expect traffic to return to normal soon. Officials urge drivers to be cautious as traffic flow resumes.
🛑 What Happened: A vehicle crash earlier today blocked the Lazaretto Creek Bridge — the only road on or off Tybee Island. Emergency crews worked to clear the scene quickly to reduce the traffic jam that followed.
⛑️ What We Know: The bridge closure temporarily stranded traffic in both directions. Tybee’s only vehicular lifeline became a choke point, creating major delays for island residents, visitors and emergency responders.
⁉️ What We Don’t Know: Officials haven’t released details about the cause of the crash, the number of vehicles involved, or whether anyone was injured.
📍 Why It Matters: The Lazaretto Creek Bridge is Tybee’s single access point by car. Any disruption to that route can have wide-reaching impacts — from public safety to tourism and daily errands.
💡 Take Action: If you’re planning a trip to Tybee, double check road conditions before heading out. Give yourself extra time and stay patient in case of future delays.
🤝 Remember the Golden Rule: If you’re on the road near an accident or backup, slow down, stay calm and look out for others. A little grace goes a long way — especially when everyone’s stuck in the same situation.
B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.
