Mount Pleasant Police Department in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina 843.743.7200. This site is not monitored 24/7.

Mount Pleasant, SC
Joined March 2009
鈥硷笍馃毀Officers have closed the eastbound lane of Long Point Road (going toward Hwy 17) at the Needlerush traffic circle. High tide is causing minor flooding.
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Long Point Road is back open in both directions.
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The southbound lane of Rifle Range Road is blocked while crews work on a utility repair. Traffic is still getting by, but be prepared for delays.
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The Ben Sawyer Bridge will close tonight from 9PM - Midnight.
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The Ben Sawyer Bridge will open for boat traffic at 10am. Vehicle traffic over the bridge will be restricted for up to 30 minutes during this time.
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The Ben Sawyer Bridge is back open to traffic.
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There is signage along Ben Sawyer Blvd. alerting the drivers to the temporary weight restrictions on the Ben Sawyer Bridge. @SCDOTpress says, school buses and emergency vehicles are not impacted by the restrictions.
Replying to @SCDOTPress
Heavy commercial trucks are currently restricted. This does not impact emergency response vehicles or school buses. Further evaluation and repairs will be necessary to facilitate continuous openings for marine traffic. We will continue to provide updates as they are available.
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The Ben Sawyer Bridge is currently closed and will likely remain closed overnight. Please be patient with extended drive times that are currently occurring on Rifle Range Road.
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@SCDOTPress reports the Ben Sawyer Bridge is safely reopened to vehicle traffic.
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Mount Pleasant PD retweeted
馃毃 Open for Traffic - Ben Sawyer Bridge The Ben Sawyer Bridge has been safely reopened for vehicle traffic. The bridge was closed late yesterday due to a mechanical issue. Crews were able to complete the necessary temporary repairs overnight.
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Officers have right two lanes of Coleman Blvd coming off the Ravenel Bridge blocked because an 18-wheeler struck a low-hanging limb and spilled its load of pumpkins.
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The Coleman Blvd exit from the Ravenel Bridge is back open. The scene is clear.
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Pumpkins are all loaded upon a new truck and off to their destination. The tow trucks are working to get the truck removed. Coleman remains blocked at the exit from the Ravenel Bridge. We appreciate your patience.
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And now both lanes are blocked due to the damage to the trailer leaning into the left lane. Traffic is moving but will be slow.
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It鈥檚 just the right lane.
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Officers have closed the eastbound lane of Long Point Road (going toward Hwy 17) at the Needlerush traffic circle. High tide causing minor flooding. We should be able to open in the next couple of hours.
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The road is back open.
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Multi-vehicle collision on Hwy 17 north at Houston Northcutt. It鈥檚 blocking 3 lanes of 17 currently. No injuries. Officers are working to clear the roadway.
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The road is open. #chstrfc
Long Point Rd is CLOSED one way due to tidal flooding. Traffic trying to get to Hwy 17 from 526 on Long Point (eastbound) is being diverted at the Needlerush Pkwy traffic circle. Westbound lane (from Hwy 17 toward 526) is open.
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