Coast Guard Reschedules Drawbridge to Untangle Beach Traffic Nightmares
Published Date: 5/13/2025
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The Coast Guard is trying out a new schedule for the Little River Bridge in North Myrtle Beach, SC, to help reduce weekday traffic jams. This temporary change means the bridge will open at set times on weekdays, and they want your thoughts before deciding if it should stick around. If you drive or boat here, this could make your trips smoother without extra costs.
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Temporary weekday scheduled bridge openings
The Little River Bridge at AICW mile 347.3 in North Myrtle Beach, SC will be placed on a temporary test schedule with openings at set times on weekdays to help reduce vehicle congestion. The Coast Guard is testing this change at the request of the South Carolina Department of Transportation and is seeking public comments; the change is temporary while they decide whether a permanent schedule change is needed. If you drive or boat there, this could make trips smoother and it does not add extra costs according to the notice.
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