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Getting AroundSunday, November 8

Ben Sawyer Bridge closes overnight tonight, and a $67 billion utility hearing is set for Thursday

The Morning Mount Pleasant teamFrom today’s edition · 1 min read · 2 sources

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If you'll be on the late tonight, plan another route. The S.C. Department of Transportation will close it to vehicle traffic from 9 p.m. Sunday until 4 a.m. Monday for final repairs and to restore access to maintenance areas. The work is part of a larger structural repair project that is nearing completion.

The Ben Sawyer Bridge closes to vehicles overnight

Ben Sawyer Bridge, Mount Pleasant

Midnight6 a.m.Noon6 p.m.9 p.m.to 4 a.m.
  • 9 p.m. to 4 a.m.Closed to vehicle traffic
Dates
Sun., Nov. 8 into Mon., Nov. 9
Why
Final repairs

Source: Live 5 News

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WhenWhat
9 p.m. to 4 a.m.Closed to vehicle traffic
DatesSun., Nov. 8 into Mon., Nov. 9
WhyFinal repairs

Monday, the City of Charleston and SCDOT mark the 100th anniversary of the Ashley River Memorial Bridge. Wednesday is Veterans Day, so most federal agencies and banks are closed.

Thursday, the S.C. holds a public hearing to gather testimony about the proposed $67 billion sale of Dominion Energy South Carolina's parent company to NextEra Energy. If you've got thoughts on the deal, that's the room.

  • Tue., Nov. 10: Boeing reports October deliveries and orders
  • Tue., Nov. 10: October consumer price index comes out
  • Thu., Nov. 12: 6 p.m. hearing, 4045 Bridgeview Drive, North Charleston
  • Last week's 30-year mortgage rate: 7.18%, down from 7.24%

The week ahead brings a bridge anniversary and a utility hearing

  1. Nov. 9City and SCDOT mark the Ashley River Memorial Bridge's 100th anniversary.
  2. Nov. 10Boeing reports October deliveries and orders for its North Charleston-built 787.
  3. Nov. 11Veterans Day: most federal agencies and banks are closed.
  4. Nov. 12 holds a 6 p.m. hearing on the NextEra sale.

Sources: Live 5 News, Post and Courier

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  2. Live 5 News23 hours ago

    Ben Sawyer Bridge to close overnight Sunday for final repairs, on Live 5 News

    The Ben Sawyer Bridge will be closed to vehicle traffic from 9 p.m. Sunday until 4 a.m. Monday, according to the South Carolina Department of Transportation.

    Also reported byPost and CourierWCBD News 2