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Getting AroundTuesday, November 10

The Ben Sawyer Bridge was set to close Monday night and reopen at 4 a.m. Tuesday

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

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If you cross between Mount Pleasant and Sullivan's Island, this is the closure to know about. The South Carolina Department of Transportation moved the closure that was originally planned for Sunday to Monday night.

The Ben Sawyer Bridge closure was set for 9 p.m. to 4 a.m.

Ben Sawyer Bridge, between Mount Pleasant and Sullivan's Island

Midnight6 a.m.Noon6 p.m.9 p.m.to 4 a.m.
  • 9 p.m. to 4 a.m.Bridge closed for maintenance access
Night
Monday, Nov. 9
Moved from
Sunday

Source: WCBD News 2

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WhenWhat
9 p.m. to 4 a.m.Bridge closed for maintenance access
NightMonday, Nov. 9
Moved fromSunday
  • Closed: 9 p.m. Monday to 4 a.m. Tuesday
  • Reason: restore access to the bridge's maintenance areas
  • Route cited Nov. 2: Isle of Palms connector to Sullivan's Island

It's the latest in a string of repairs. The Post and Courier reported on Nov. 2 that the swing span bridge had been restricted to light traffic since Oct. 19 after a mechanical malfunction, with marine openings on a modified schedule. We suggest leaving extra time if you're headed to the island.

The bridge has been under restrictions since Oct. 19

  1. Oct. 19Bridge restricted to light traffic after a mechanical malfunction.
  2. Nov. 2Bridge set to close 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. for swing span maintenance.
  3. Nov. 9Bridge set to close 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., moved from Sunday.

Sources: WCBD News 2, Post and Courier

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