Ben Sawyer Bridge closed overnight between Mount Pleasant and Sullivan's Island

The Ben Sawyer Bridge, which links Mount Pleasant and Sullivan's Island, was closed Monday evening and is expected to remain closed overnight, according to the Mount Pleasant Police Department and local authorities reported by WCBD and WCSC.

Officials have not specified the exact reason for the closure but confirmed the bridge is experiencing an issue that requires further inspection and possible repairs, as stated by WCSC.

Inspection crews have been dispatched to assess the bridge's condition, and updates will be provided as they become available, according to WCSC and the Post and Courier.

Drivers traveling to Sullivan's Island are advised to use alternative routes until the bridge reopens, as the reopening time remains uncertain, according to the Mount Pleasant Police Department and local police social media posts reported by the Post and Courier.