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Socastee drawbridge remains closed through Wednesday

By Elizabeth Townsend

etownsend@thesunnews.com
This photo shows the hatch that was installed into the bridge deck to gain access to the gearbox from the topside. This hatch is permanent and will be secured or sealed as part of the work performed on Tuesday evening, S.C.DOT officials said.
This photo shows the hatch that was installed into the bridge deck to gain access to the gearbox from the topside. This hatch is permanent and will be secured or sealed as part of the work performed on Tuesday evening, S.C.DOT officials said. Photo courtesy of S.C. DOT, District 5

The Socastee drawbridge at Dick Pond Road will remain closed each night through Wednesday as the final phases of mechanical repairs are completed.

The area will be closed from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. through Wednesday morning, according to S.C. Department of Transportation officials.

A gearbox is scheduled to arrive at the Socastee Bridge Monday night and will be placed back in the bridge structure, officials said. The final connections and replacement or sealing of the hatch within the roadway are scheduled for Tuesday night.

S.C. DOT officials anticipate resuming normal bridge operations at 7 a.m. Wednesday, weather permitting and barring and unforeseen issues.

The project has been ongoing since late July.

Elizabeth Townsend: 843-626-0217, @TSN_etownsend

This story was originally published August 12, 2016 at 12:28 PM with the headline "Socastee drawbridge remains closed through Wednesday."

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