TrafficSaturday, November 7
The Ben Sawyer Bridge will close to vehicles overnight Sunday as repairs near completion
The 5AM North Charleston team
If you're headed to Sullivan's Island or Mount Pleasant Sunday night, plan around the Ben Sawyer Bridge. The S.C. Department of Transportation announced the overnight closure for Nov. 8 and asks drivers to find alternate routes.
The bridge will be closed to vehicles from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m.
Ben Sawyer Bridge between Sullivan's Island and Mount Pleasant
- 9 p.m. to 4 a.m.Closed to vehicles
- Night
- Sun., Nov. 8
Source: Post and Courier
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| When | What |
|---|---|
| 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. | Closed to vehicles |
| Night | Sun., Nov. 8 |
The repairs stem from a mechanical issue on Oct. 19 that kept the main span from locking into place, SCDOT spokesperson Tyler Fedor said. It's the latest of several overnight closures, including Nov. 2 and Wednesday night.
- Marine openings: back on a normal schedule, per Sullivan's Island police
- Before: openings were limited to three times a day
- Repairs: SCDOT is nearing the end of structural work
The bridge has closed overnight several times since the Oct. 19 malfunction
- Oct. 19A mechanical issue keeps the main span from locking into place.
- Nov. 2The bridge closes to vehicles from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
- Nov. 4The bridge closes from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. for maintenance.
- Nov. 8The bridge will close to vehicles from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m.
Sources: Post and Courier, WCIV, WCBD News 2
Sources: Post and Courier, WCIV, WCBD News 2