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Charleston's Bridge to Nowhere Finally Gets a Reopening Date, And a Beer

After years as a pedestrian-only span over a fenced construction zone, Charleston’s Bridge to Nowhere could reopen to both vehicles and pedestrians in April 2027. The date is tentative, and the announcement comes as the city’s work to complete the bridge continues near the Magnolia Landing development. The...

Charleston, SC · 5d
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Truckers group questions federal spending on safe parking research

Washington — A Federal Highway Administration report on safe parking is expected early next year, but one truckers group believes the research funding could have been better spent. FHWA transportation specialist Walt Satterfield told Safety+Health, in response to an email, that the report will be a comparative analysis, with...

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WCBD Count on 2

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Ben Sawyer Bridge closures frustrate Sullivan’s Island residents and businesses

SULLIVAN’S ISLAND, S.C. (WCBD) — Ongoing maintenance and unexpected closures of the Ben Sawyer Bridge are causing frustration for Sullivan’s Island residents and impacting local businesses. Residents say the lack of advance notice surrounding the closures has made daily commutes more difficult, forcing some drivers to take alternate routes or wait for the bridge to […]

Sullivan'S Island, SC · 4d

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Charleston County voters approve extension of half-cent sales tax for transit and infrastructure

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — Charleston County voters approved the continuation of the half-cent Transportation Sales Tax on Election Day, with 65% voting in favor of the measure. The tax extension will generate more than $4 billion over the next 25 years to fund road infrastructure, public transit, and the...

Charleston County, SC · 5d
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Section of Paris Avenue in Port Royal closing for streetscape paving

PORT ROYAL, S.C. (WTOC) - A portion of Paris Avenue will temporarily close to vehicle traffic starting Sunday as crews work to complete the Paris Avenue Streetscape Project, town officials announced. The closure will run from Sunday, Nov. 8, through Wednesday, Nov. 11, weather permitting. Road work will cover the...

Port Royal, SC · 4d

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CARTA Chairman Thanks Voters for Supporting Continued Transit Investment

Mike Seekings, chairman of the CARTA Board of Directors, released the following statement thanking voters for their support of continued investment in public transit. “On behalf of the CARTA Board, our employees, operators, and the thousands of people who rely on public transportation across the Charleston region, I want to thank the voters for supporting continued investment in our transportation system.

Charleston, SC · 5d

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I-26 eastbound reopens after crash closed most lanes

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — A crash on the interstate created a lengthy backup for morning commuters heading from Summerville toward downtown Charleston Tuesday morning. A crash at around mile marker 204, between College Park Road and the eastbound rest stop, closed all but one of the lanes for eastbound drivers.

Summerville, SC · 6d

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Crash blocks left lanes in both directions on Okatie Highway

OKATIE — One northeastbound lane of SC 170 heading toward Beaufort was open as of 10 a.m. Tuesday following a multi-vehicle collision at Palmer Grace Drive East, according to an update from the Bluffton Township Fire District. Traffic was moving very slowly through the area, and motorists were advised...

Beaufort, SC · 7d

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Highway 78 reopens near Ladson Road after single-vehicle incident

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) — Two lanes of Highway 78 at Ladson Road have reopened toward Summerville following a single-vehicle incident, according to the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office said the roadway reopened around 7:30 p.m. Officials did not provide additional details about the incident.

Summerville, SC · 4d

WCBD Count on 2

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Long Point Road’s new signals, medians to restrict lanes through Thursday: officials

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – Overnight lane closures and restrictions are coming to Long Point Road beginning on Tuesday night in Mount Pleasant, town officials announced on Tuesday. Tuesday through Thursday night, crews will be at work from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. the following mornings, installing new traffic signals and concrete medians near the […]

Mt Pleasant, SC · 6d

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Vehicle collision blocks lane on Broad River Bridge

Motorists leaving Beaufort should expect delays following a collision near the base of the bridge. A vehicle collision near the base of the Broad River Bridge has blocked the left lane of traffic leaving Beaufort on Monday, Nov. 2. According to a traffic advisory issued Monday afternoon, motorists traveling out...

Beaufort, SC · 8d

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Crash blocks Frampton Road near Castle Hall Road in Yemassee

Traffic congestion remains along U.S. 17 as motorists are urged to use caution. A traffic collision on Frampton Road near Castle Hall Road in Yemassee blocked all lanes Tuesday morning, Nov. 3, according to an advisory issued by the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office. The advisory, sent at approximately 6:11...

Yemassee, SC · 7d

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SC approves millions for future Exit 3 project along I-95 in Lowcountry

HARDEEVILLE — The state Transportation Infrastructure Bank has agreed to commit $91 million to build a rare new exit off Interstate 95 in the fast-growing S.C. Lowcountry, according to Sen. Tom Davis, R-Beaufort. The SIB board unanimously approved a term sheet for the Exit 3 Interchange project in Jasper...

Jasper County, SC · 10d

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Ben Sawyer Bridge to close to vehicles overnight Nov. 2 for repairs in Charleston County

SULLIVAN'S ISLAND, S.C. (WCIV) — Drivers who use the Ben Sawyer Bridge in Charleston County will need to plan for an overnight closure Monday as crews work to keep the span operating reliably. The South Carolina Department of Transportation will close the Ben Sawyer Bridge to traffic for repairs...

Charleston County, SC · 7d

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Miles Jamison Road widening project in Summerville draws support and concern

SUMMERVILLE — Over 200 residents showed up at Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary School on Oct. 29 to give feedback on Dorchester County's plans for widening Miles Jamison Road to help with traffic flow and safety. While some are optimistic this project is what's needed to fix congestion, others worry...

Summerville, SC · 10d

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Neighbors say 'roads suck' in Mount Pleasant as town officials seek public input

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCIV) — Mount Pleasant transportation officials are asking residents to weigh in on a new safety action plan aimed at making roads safer for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians. Some neighbors say conditions on local streets are falling short despite data that ranks the town among the...

Mt Pleasant, SC · 10d

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Can motorists be fined in SC for driving too slow on roadways? What the law says

It’s not uncommon throughout the Grand Strand to see local police pulled off on the side of a road or highway, waiting to see if any drivers are violating the law. For the most part, law enforcement officers are pulling over people who are speeding. But is it possible for a Myrtle Beach area driver to be pulled over for going too slow? Here’s what South Carolina law says. What is reckless driving? When most people picture “reckless driving,” they tend to think about a car speeding down the highway, while crossing lanes haphazardly. However, a person can be considered driving recklessly under South Carolina law if they are driving in a manner that indicates “a willful or wanton disregard” for the safety of others. One way a driver could do so is by impeding traffic under a slow speed, which state law prohibits. “No person shall drive a motor vehicle at such a slow speed as to impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic except when reduced speed is necessary for safe operation or in compliance with law,” the law states. On certain highways and interstates, minimum speed limits may be posted. Drivers could also be required to

Myrtle Beach, SC · 10d

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Ben Sawyer Bridge faces third closure in 2 weeks. Here’s when.

SULLIVAN'S ISLAND — The Ben Sawyer Bridge will be closed the morning of Oct. 31, marking its third closure in the past two weeks. The S.C. Department of Transportation, in a news release, said the bridge will be closed from 5-7 a.m. for repairs. "The road closure is needed...

Sullivan'S Island, SC · 10d

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A road to relief? Major West Ashley traffic project hinges on ballot referendum

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — West Ashley residents say traffic congestion is getting worse as the area continues to grow, and a proposed $100 million project at Magwood Drive and I-526 could offer relief if voters approve a transportation sales tax referendum Tuesday. The intersection is a major bottleneck for...

Charleston, SC · 11d

WCBD Count on 2

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Mount Pleasant asking for input on traffic safety issues

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – Is there an area in Mount Pleasant where you see traffic safety concerns? The town is asking the community for input on traffic safety issues. “Whether it’s an intersection that feels unsafe, a road that you think needs improvement, or an area that could be better for people walking or […]

Mt Pleasant, SC · 11d