The Don Holt Bridge, spanning I-526 in North Charleston, South Carolina, has experienced multiple closures in recent years, often due to emergencies, accidents, or maintenance issues.

Most Recent Incident

In mid-December 2025, the bridge closed for nearly eight hours starting around 2:30 a.m. on a Thursday due to an individual in crisis threatening to jump, managed by North Charleston Police and emergency responders. Police resolved the situation peacefully by early afternoon, reopening both directions after significant traffic backups affected commutes from Mount Pleasant to West Ashley. No injuries were reported, and authorities highlighted the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for support during the holiday season.

Other Recent Closures

  • September 2025 : A deadly wrong-way crash on the bridge led to a partial closure early Saturday morning.
  • Early December 2025 : Brief closure in both directions on I-526 with no specific reopening timeline initially provided by the SC Ports Authority.
  • Netting Incident : Safety netting fell on the roadway, trapping vehicles; the bridge reopened by 5 a.m. the next day.

Current Status

As of the latest available reports from December 2025, no ongoing closures are noted, but check local traffic apps like SCDOT or 511 for real-time updates, as weather or new incidents could cause disruptions. Past events like icy conditions have also prompted temporary shutdowns.

TL;DR : Latest closure (Dec 2025) was for a mental health crisis on the bridge, now resolved; prior ones involved crashes and maintenance.

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