Closed I-20 Wateree Bridge to be fixed by Thursday, SCDOT says

CAMDEN, S.C. (WIS) - The westbound bridge on Interstate 20 over the Wateree River is shut down.

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) closed the bridge early Thursday afternoon and workers are currently at the bridge making emergency repairs.

“They will be out [there] until the repairs are done,” SCDOT Strategic Communications Director Ginny Jones said. “At that point we will be able to reopen it.”

A spokesperson from SCDOT told WIS News 10 they noticed the bridge was settling near the bridge deck.

After making this discovery, inspectors went out to determine if the bridge needed repairs.

They decided after inspection the highway needed to be closed for emergency repairs.

Crews are working around the clock to make these repairs so they can reopen the westbound side of the bridge, SCDOT said.

“We know it’s an inconvenience at this time, but we want our roads to be safe,” Jones said. “We want folks to be safe when they travel on our roads so we appreciate their patience.”

Jones added they plan to have the bridge fixed by Thursday.

A detour route for people who commute on the highway is in place and can be viewed below:

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