Bridge Maintenance to Close Woods Memorial Bridge This Weekend in Beaufort

Bridge Closure Alert in Beaufort

Hey there, Beaufort residents! If you’re planning to travel around town this weekend, you might want to make note of an important update regarding the Woods Memorial Bridge. Get ready for a little inconvenience as the bridge will be closed for maintenance on Sunday, November 17, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. and again on Monday, November 18. So, put on your planning hats!

What’s Going Down

Why the sudden closure? Well, crews are hard at work installing a shiny new set of gates that will improve traffic flow when the bridge opens for boats. The old gates were not exactly ideal—they had a knack for malfunctioning. Can you imagine being stuck in traffic because of an electrical hiccup? Definitely not fun! The previous set of gates would sometimes close unexpectedly, leading to those annoying traffic backups we all dread.

Planning Your Route

Heads up, though! The closure is likely to cause some traffic snarls on Lady’s Island Drive and Ribaut Road as folks look for alternate routes. If you’re headed to or from Lady’s Island, your best bet during this time will be to use the Mcteer Bridge in Port Royal. It’s a reliable detour when the Woods Memorial Bridge is out of commission.

How Long Will It Last?

If you’re worried about being stuck waiting at a standstill, fear not! The maintenance team is working efficiently to ensure the bridge is back in action as soon as possible. The work will begin on Sunday evening and wrap up early Monday morning. So, it’s not a long wait—just enough time for the crew to swap out those pesky gates!

Stay Informed

As you plan your weekend activities, we encourage all Beaufort residents to stay updated and share this information with friends and family. Nothing beats a well-informed community! Though a little disruption can throw a wrench in your plans, think of this as a way to prepare for a smoother ride when everything is back to normal.

Wrap Up

While it’s always a hassle when roadwork disrupts your usual routine, improvements like these are essential for keeping our roads safe and traffic moving. So let’s all exercise a little patience! Plus, once the new gates are installed, we can look forward to a more reliable bridge experience. Who knows, maybe you can use this time to grab a snack or catch up on that book you’ve been meaning to read while you wait for the traffic to clear. Safe travels, Beaufort!