Everything you need to know about the Catawba River Bridge construction on I-77
Both northbound and southbound traffic along this section of I-77 will be reduced from four lanes to two lanes to maintain traffic flow in both directions. Author: Ruby Durham Updated: 8:59 AM EDT May 6, 2021
YORK COUNTY, S.C. Starting at 9 p.m. Thursday, May 6, I-77 southbound will be closed in York County, South Carolina, for major renovations to the Catawba River bridge.
Our sources for all of these are the South Carolina Department of Transportation and the York County Sherriff’s Office.
1. Can I still use Catawba River for boating, tubing or fishing?
Ways to navigate traffic as Catawba Bridge repair project approaching in two days
Catawba River Bridge to close on Thursday By Morgan Newell | May 4, 2021 at 7:29 PM EDT - Updated May 4 at 7:29 PM
YORK COUNTY, S.C. (WBTV) - York County is just two days out from a major bridge construction that’s going to slow traffic on I-77.
More than 121,000 people drive across the Catawba River Bridge in York County every single day. Starting Thursday night, it will close and it will be closing for almost three weeks. South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) says this project will cause major traffic and delays.
Heavy delays are expected next month as crews make major renovations to the Catawba River Bridge. Author: Ruby Durham Updated: 5:31 PM EDT May 4, 2021
SOUTH CAROLINA, USA A major construction project on the Catawba River Bridge along I-77 in York County, South Carolina, is already driving people crazy and it s just getting started.
Heavy delays are expected along I-77 beginning Thursday days as crews work to replace a bridge deck. As a result, the southbound lanes will be completely shut down near Sutton Road at exit 83. Work is expected to begin at 9 p.m. Thursday, May 6 and last through May 24 at 5 a.m.
Updated: 12:13 PM EDT April 13, 2021
SOUTH CAROLINA, USA Drivers who frequently use I-77 between Charlotte and Rock Hill, get ready to pack your patience.
Heavy delays are expected next month as crews make major renovations to the Catawba River Bridge.
“We are going to replace the southbound bridge deck on I-77 over the Catawba River, SCDOT Deputy Secretary for Engineering Leland Colvin said.
The Catawba River Bridge was built in 1973.
It was widened in 2000 but SCDOT officials say short-term repairs just won t cut it anymore, because 120,000 cars travel on it daily, in both directions.
“We basically just need to go out there and quickly replace that riding surface, Colvin said.