Street Smarts
Who Maintains Bluffton ' s Roads?
Different agencies maintain roads in and around Town limits. Knowing who ' s responsible helps direct your concerns to the right place.
Town-Maintained Roads
There are only 17 roads that are under the Town of Bluffton ' s control.
Allen St. Boundary St. Buckwalter Place Blvd. Bridge Street( part) Calhoun St. Church St. Dr. Mellichamp Dr. Green St.
Hampton Pkwy. Innovation Dr. Lawrence St. Lawton St. Progressive St. Pritchard St. Pope Ln. Thomas Heyward St. Water St.
Other Road Authorities
Beaufort County: Roads in unincorporated county areas like Bluffton and Buckwalter Parkways.
South Carolina Department of Transportation( SCDOT): Major roads like U. S. 278, S. C. 46( May River Road), Burnt Church Road
DID YOU KNOW?
A Town road must start, finish and be fully contained within Town limits.
Remember: Roads in planned communities are maintained by the POA, not the Town. See page 8 for more information.
IMPORTANT: GOLF CART LAWS
Not Sure Who to Call?
Blue and white signs indicate state roads, and you can contact: Town of Bluffton:( 843) 706-4500 Beaufort County:( 843) 255-2800 SCDOT:( 843) 524-7255
Take the Pledge!
The Mayor’ s“ Stay Safe, Bluffton!” pledge saves lives by reminding people to # justdrive and prevent distracted driving. Sign today!
Visit the Town’ s website to learn more.
Must be registered and insured with SCDMV Stay within four miles of your home Only drive on roads with speed limits of 35 mph or less Cannot drive on leisure paths or sidewalks Operate only during daylight hours( additional state laws apply for nighttime use) Drivers must be at least 16 years old with a valid driver’ s license Effective May 22, 2025: Seat belts are required for all passengers under 12 years old.
DID YOU KNOW?
Bluffton Police officers wear darkblue uniforms, Beaufort County Sheriff ' s deputies wear dark-green and tan and State Troopers wear light-blue and gray.
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