Coleman Blvd. Lane Diversion

The scaffolding is going up on Coleman Blvd. near Simmons St. for the Cooper River Bridge Run. Use caution in that area!

2016 Cooper River Bridge Run Times

4:30am  Race route closed: 

  

 Chuck Dawley at Myrick to Coleman Blvd.  

 Chuck Dawley to Whilden St. on Coleman Blvd. 

                Officers will divert northbound Coleman traffic down Whilden St.   
 

5:00am  Shuttles begin running. Parking/pickup locations for Mount Pleasant: 

                Towne Centre                 
                Whitesides Elementary School                
                Jennie Moore Elementary School                
                Shuttles will return participants to Mount Pleasant from the finish line.   
 

 6:30am  Whilden St. to Houston Northcutt Blvd. on Coleman Blvd. will be closed to vehicle traffic. 

                 Houston Northcutt traffic will be diverted towards the Ravenel Bridge.                 
                 West Coleman traffic will be diverted onto Houston Northcutt.                  
                 Wheelchair athletes escorted to the start line.   

7:00am   Closure of Ravenel Bridge (both directions)                
                 Hwy 17 from Houston Northcutt to the Ravenel Bridge closed in both directions.                
                 Race route in Mount Pleasant completely secured.                
                 Wheelchair athletes warming up on course.  
 

7:25am   Wheelchair race starts. 
 

8:00am   Cooper River Bridge Run begins. 

10:30am  No other runners allowed on Ravenel Bridge. Straggler bus to begin.  

11:00am  Approximate time for Ravenel Bridge/race route to re-open. All runners off the course. 

Drones and the Cooper River Bridge Run

Cooper River Bridge Run Public Safety Agencies Comment on Use of Drones during the 40^th CRBR

April 1^st marks the 40^th anniversary of the Cooper River Bridge Run.  The run is expected to draw forty thousand runners and up to a hundred thousand spectators along the 6.2 mile course from Mount Pleasant over the Ravenel Bridge and in to the City of Charleston.  

Due to the large number of press and event associated manned aircraft, including fixed wing and helicopters that will be flying on race day, local Public Safety officials are mandating that the public refrain from flying drones along the route and, in particular, in the vicinity of the Ravenel Bridge. “This will help us ensure we have a safe event,” said leaders from the Town of Mount Pleasant, City of Charleston and Charleston County.  Local law enforcement agencies will be monitoring the area and will take appropriate action if they observe drones flying in the vicinity of the race route.  

Statement by the SCDOT Regarding the Ravenel Bridge Closing

Out of an abundance of caution and due to the complex design of the Arthur Ravenel, Jr. cable-stay bridge, SCDOT has closed the bridge until an engineering inspection can be completed. Specialized engineers will begin their review as soon as weather conditions permit. 

SCDOT engineers are taking these steps to ensure the safety of the motoring public. The design of the Ravenel Bridge allows for some movement of the bridge elements, but Hurricane Matthew is the bridge’s first exposure to significant storm force winds. SCDOT is able to remotely monitor sensors on the bridge; however, SCDOT’s top bridge engineer recommends an on-site, physical review of the bridge before it is opened to traffic. SCDOT intends to return the bridge to service as soon as possible, pending the outcome of the physical inspection. 

Lee Floyd SCDOT Contact 803-737-1493 or 803-737-1290 

Ravenel Bridge Incident

 

 

 

On September 30, 2016, at approximately 9:44 a.m., an officer from the Mount Pleasant Police Department was approached by a citizen and told that a person may have jumped from the Ravenel Bridge. A Charleston City Fire Department boat responded to the area and did recover a body. Detectives are still investigating. The Coroner’s Office will be responsible for releasing any information regarding the person’s identity.



Emergency Protective Custody

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina - On April 18, 2016, at approximately 9:35 p.m., patrol officers responded to the Ravenel Bridge for an individual who was walking in the roadway. When officers made contact with the man, he told officers to stay back or he would jump off of the bridge.

Officers attempted to establish communications with the man but he continued to walk southbound towards East Bay Street. At one point the man stepped over the barrier before returning to the roadway. 

When the individual exited onto East Bay Street, officers placed him into emergency protective custody. He was then transported by EMS to a nearby hospital for treatment.

Ravenel Bridge Shooting

Mount Pleasant, SC – On March 31, 2016 officers responded to the Ravenel Bridge in reference to a shooting that involved two persons. Both individuals passed away as a result of the injuries they sustained. At this point there are no other persons or suspects believed to be involved in this incident. Autopsies are scheduled for this morning and more information will be released after the results are obtained.

The investigation of the scene on the Ravenel Bridge is complete and will not have an impact on the Cooper River Bridge run scheduled for tomorrow.

There will be a joint press conference at 3:00pm with Coroner Rae Wooten and Chief Carl Ritchie. This press conference will be held at 100 Ann Edwards Lane within the Emergency Operations Center.

 

2016 Cooper River Bridge Run

4:30am  Race route closed - Chuck Dawley to Whilden St. on Coleman Blvd.

               Officers will divert northbound Coleman traffic down Whilden St.

5:00am  Shuttles begin running. Pickup locations for Mount Pleasant:

                Towne Centre
                Whitesides Elementary School
                1560 Mathis Ferry Road (Old Wando High)
                Shuttles will return participants to Mount Pleasant from the finish line.

 6:30am  Whilden to Houston Northcutt will be closed to vehicle traffic.

                 Houston Northcutt traffic will be diverted towards the Ravenel Bridge.
                 West Coleman traffic will be diverted onto Houston Northcutt.
                 Wheelchair athletes escorted to the start line.

7:00am  Closure of Ravenel Bridge (both directions)
                Hwy 17 from Houston Northcutt to the Ravenel Bridge closed in both directions.
                Race route in Mount Pleasant completely secured.
                Wheelchair athletes warming up on course.

7:25am   Wheelchair race starts.

8:00am   Cooper River Bridge Run begins.

10:30am  No other runners allowed on Ravenel Bridge. Straggler bus to begin.

11:00am  Approximate time for Ravenel Bridge/race route to re-open. All runners off the                           course.

Cooper River Bridge Run Information

Below are the scheduled times for road closings on the Mount Pleasant Side of the Cooper River Bridge Run.

 

 

 

4:30am    Race route closed - Chuck Dawley to Whilden St. on Coleman Blvd.

                Officers will divert northbound Coleman traffic down Whilden St.

5:00am   Shuttles begin running. Pickup locations for Mount Pleasant:

               Towne Center
               Whitesides Elementary School
               Laing Middle School

               Shuttles will return participants to Mt Pleasant from finish line.

                               

6:30am   Whilden to Houston Northcutt will be closed to vehicle traffic.

               Houston Northcutt traffic will be diverted towards the Ravenel.
               West Coleman traffic will be diverted onto Houston Northcutt.
               Wheelchair athletes escorted to start line.

 

7:00am   Closure of Ravenel Bridge (both directions)
               Hwy 17 from Houston Northcutt to the Ravenel Bridge in both directions.

               Race route in Mt Pleasant completely secured.
               Wheelchair athletes warming up on course.

 

7:15am    Vehicle parade begins for wheelchair athletes.

7:25am    Wheelchair race starts.

8:00am    Cooper River Bridge Run Begins.

10:30am   Approximate time for straggler bus to begin on Mount Pleasant side.

11:00am   Approximate time for Ravenel Bridge to re-open.