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Columbia, S.C. (August 3, 2026)— The South Carolina Department of Transportation will conduct routine inspections of the Ravenel Bridge in Charleston County beginning August 4.
These inspections should only have minor traffic impacts and will not require simultaneous multi-lane closures.
A schedule of the closures for improved visibility inspections are as follows:
- 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 this time, drivers will likely see crew members on the towers and bridge cables as part of the inspection process.
SCDOT encourages drivers to slow down and pay attention to crews when driving through the work zone.
About SCDOT
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is the state agency with oversight of South Carolina’s network of highways and bridges, including responsibilities such as planning, design, construction, financing, and roadway safety. To ensure the nation’s fourth-largest highway system is prepared to serve the needs of South Carolina’s growing economy and population, SCDOT has developed a Strategic 10-Year Plan that addresses improvements to the state’s highway and bridge systems. Learn more at scdot.org.
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