Ashley River Crossing, the long-awaited bike-pedestrian bridge spanning the Ashley River between downtown Charleston’s hospital district and West Ashley, is getting closer to completion, with elements starting to appear over the water.
“It has felt excellent,” said Charleston City Council member Ben D’Allesandro, whose district includes the downtown end of the new bridge. “It’s a major project, and I know city staff has been keeping a careful eye on the project and making sure it’s moving along in a timely manner and staying on schedule.”
And it is. With construction well underway, the project is still on track for completion in summer 2027, as planned…