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Ashley River Bridge North closed Sunday morning due to malfunction

UPDATE: CPD reopened Ashley River Bridge at 11:31 a.m.

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Officials have Ashley River Bridge due to a mechanical malfunction with gates.

According to the Charleston Police Department, a mechanical malfunction forced officials to close the northbound Ashley River Bridge Saturday morning.

CPD is on the scene and redirecting traffic.

Drivers are urged to use alternate route.