Getting AroundTuesday, November 3
The Ben Sawyer Bridge was scheduled to close again overnight for repairs
The Morning Mount Pleasant team
If you use the Ben Sawyer Bridge, the past two weeks have been bumpy. SCDOT scheduled an overnight closure to vehicles from 9 p.m. Monday to 2 a.m. today, saying the work is needed "to ensure its continued and consistent operation."
The Ben Sawyer Bridge was set to close to vehicles from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Ben Sawyer Bridge, connecting Mount Pleasant with Sullivan's Island
- 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.Closed to vehicle traffic
- Dates
- Nov. 2 to Nov. 3
Sources: WCBD News 2, Post and Courier, WCIV
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| When | What |
|---|---|
| 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. | Closed to vehicle traffic |
| Dates | Nov. 2 to Nov. 3 |
The trouble began Oct. 19, when a mechanical malfunction hit the swing span that afternoon. WCBD says the main span wouldn't lock back into place, and SCDOT has closed the bridge multiple times since to complete repairs.
- Heavy trucks: barred since Oct. 19
- Weight restriction: in place for larger vehicles
- Alternate route to Sullivan's Island: the Isle of Palms connector
3marine openings a day since Oct. 19
The bridge has opened only at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on the modified schedule.
Source: Post and Courier
Sources: WCBD News 2, Post and Courier, WCIV