Overturned semi-truck closes Ravenel Bridge

UPDATE: All southbound lanes on the Ravenel Bridge are back open. Charleston Police report the northbound lanes are still closed due to the semi-truck still blocking the lanes. It is unknown when the lanes with reopen.

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MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – Strong winds have caused a tractor-trailer to overturn on the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge on Tuesday afternoon.

Officers with the Mount Pleasant Police Department said the truck flipped in the northbound lanes.

All lanes of the Ravenel Bridge are closed due to the incident. Drivers are advised to find alternate routes.

It is unknown when the bridge will reopen. Drivers are asked to use caution when traveling with excessive winds.

Meanwhile, Charleston County implemented a ‘code red’ status for most bridges in the county due to very high winds. High-span bridges – 65 feet or higher – are unsafe for travel.

Charleston County EMS will not cross the Ravenel Bridge.

“Anyone who drives over bridges against the advisory is doing so at their own risk,” the county said.