Drivers told to avoid section of I-95 by Department of Public Safety

Drivers have been warned to stay off the roads Wednesday night if at all possible. That’s because of the after effects of the winter storm that dumped snow and frozen ice across South Carolina, which has made many roads treacherous.

The Department of Public Safety has taken the warning a step further.

Drivers have been told to avoid a large section of I-95 because of heavy ice on the road and very heavy traffic congestion, according to DPS.

Both the northbound and southbound lanes on I-95 are impacted, from the Georgia state line to the 74 mile marker in South Carolina, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.

No word has been given on when the interstate might be ready for full travel, or if that will be in the morning.

This is a developing story, check back for updates.

This story was originally published January 3, 2018 at 9:49 PM with the headline "Drivers told to avoid section of I-95 by Department of Public Safety."