Lane closures possible as SCDOT begins routine inspections on Ravenel Bridge

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – The South Carolina Department of Transportation will conduct routine inspections of the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge beginning Tuesday morning.

Transportation officials said the inspections may have a minor impact on traffic and should not require simultaneous multi-lane closures.

SCDOT provided a schedule for what it called “improved visibility inspections,” starting at 9 a.m. Tuesday and wrapping up Aug. 10 at 3 p.m.

  • August 4 – 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Southbound right lane
  • August 7 – 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Northbound right lane
  • August 10 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Northbound right lane

During these times, officials said that drivers might see crew members on the towers and bridge cables as part of the inspection process…

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