don holt bridge: Why is the Don Holt Bridge closed in both directions? Police explain what’s going on

A major traffic artery in the Lowcountry came to a halt early Thursday after authorities closed the Don Holt Bridge. The shutdown, which began before dawn, quickly led to widespread delays throughout the Charleston area. As of mid-morning, drivers were still waiting for answers and assistance, according to multiple reports from Live 5 News and Count On News2.

The Don Holt Bridge over I-526 was closed in both directions early Thursday following what police described as an “incident.” With limited details being released, traffic on surrounding routes quickly backed up, causing commutes to exceed 90 minutes.

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Why was the Don Holt Bridge closed?

The North Charleston Police Department closed the Don Holt Bridge on I-526 in both directions shortly before 3:30 a.m. Thursday. Police said the closure was due to an “incident,” but no additional details were immediately released, according to Count On News2’s report.

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The South Carolina Department of Transportation also reported “an obstruction on the highway.” As of 8:30 a.m., the bridge remained closed, with no estimated time for reopening, Live5 News reported.

Where is traffic blocked?

According to police, eastbound traffic was stopped on Virginia Avenue and westbound traffic was blocked on Clements Ferry Road. Those closures created significant backups on major commuter routes used by drivers heading to Charleston during morning rush hour, ABC4 News reported. Police advised drivers to seek alternative routes and avoid the area if possible to allow first responders to continue working at the scene.

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How bad are traffic delays?

The prolonged closure caused major traffic congestion across the region. As of 8:07 a.m., travel time from Mount Pleasant to West Ashley had increased to 107 minutes. Drivers traveling from Summerville to downtown Charleston faced delays of up to 99 minutes. Authorities warned drivers to avoid the area until further notice.

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Officials warned that delays could continue until the bridge reopens and encouraged affected motorists to be patient.

FAQ

Is the Don Holt Bridge currently open?
No, it remained closed in both directions as of noon on Thursday.

What caused the closure?
Police cited an “incident” and SCDOT reported “an obstruction in the roadway.”