News Release

Traffic safety improvements coming to Cross Island/Gumtree Road Exit & U. S. Hwy. 278 Intersection

May 1, 2025

The Town of Hilton Head Island will begin construction on traffic safety improvements at the intersection of the Gumtree Road exit from the Cross Island Parkway and U.S. Highway 278 Business/William Hilton Parkway. Work is scheduled to begin on May 4, 2025, and is expected to be completed by May 8, 2025.

The project will include new pavement markings such as lane striping, turn arrows, and reflectors. The following signs will be installed to better instruct motorists on permitted turns at the intersection:

• Must Turn
• Merge Ahead
• No Right Turn

All work will occur overnight from 9 pm to 5 am, to minimize disruption. During this time, some nighttime lane closures on the Gumtree Road exit will be required.

Pedestrians and motorists are advised to exercise caution while traveling through the work area. The community is also asked to exercise patience as the Town works to enhance safety and improve traffic flow in this area.

For more information, contact Stephen Barnes, Senior Project Manager, at 843-341-4656 or at StephenB@hiltonheadislandsc.gov.