Wando River Bridge Reopens, Lane Directions Return to Normal

Wando River Bridge Reopens, Lane Directions Return to Normal

Transportation officials have closed the James B. Edwards Bridge (also known as the Wando River Bridge) and a portion of 526 West due to a broken cable in the bridge. Detour routes have been in effect since Tuesday morning. Here is a listing of affected roads and organizations and approved detours. Photo: 101.7 Chuck FM/Saga Communications


As of Saturday, June 2, at 8:30 AM, the South Carolina Department of Transportation has reopened both westbound lanes of the Wando Bridge and returned eastbound lanes to normal traffic direction.

South Carolina Secretary of Transportation Christy Hall said of the reopening, “It is absolutely safe, 100 percent safe.” She also expressed thanks to Lowcountry drivers for their patience: “We know it was a huge inconvenience for you daily and we’re glad we were able to return it to service today.”

Orange traffic barrels will continue to block truck lanes on both bridges to allow work to continue below the bridge deck.

Stay tuned to the 843 Traffic page and Twitter page for up-to-the-minute traffic information related this and other traffic incidents.

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