Ben Sawyer Should Open On-Demand 9-4 Weekdays, AICW Statute Mile 462
Ben Sawyer Memorial – Sullivans Island Bridge crosses the Waterway just north of Charleston Harbor. The USCG has had issues with SCDOT bridge tenders “adjusting” the opening schedules to fit local traffic needs; see /?p=144631. Skipper Cummins submitted this observation from her recent experience at Ben Sawyer Bridge:
The information on bridge openings in SC is inaccurate for Ben Sawyer bridge. They only open on the hour between 9-4 not on demand.
Patricia Cummins
And SSECN received this clarification from Officer Lieberum of USCG 7th District:
According to 117.911
(c) Ben Sawyer (SR 703) bridge across Sullivan’s Island Narrows, mile 462.2 between Sullivan’s Island and Mount Pleasant. The draw shall open on signal; except that, the draw need not open from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday except Federal holidays. On Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. the draw need open only on the hour.
I will follow up with SCDOT as well.
Michael Lieberum
Seventh Coast Guard District
Bridge Branch
Bridge Management Specialist
305-415-6744
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