Suspicious package’ near base of the Ravenel Bridge, all lanes closed

July 10, 2021- 2:10 p.m.

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C.– Multiple agencies are investigating what they referred to as a ‘suspicious package’ at the base of the Ravenel Bridge.

A spokesman for the Mount Pleasant Fire Department tells News 2 a call came in about the suspicious package around 11:21 a.m.

Mount Pleasant, Fire, Mount Pleasant PD, Charleston PD, and City of Charleston Fire are responding to the scene.

Officials are working to clear the pedestrian lane as a precaution. North and southbound lanes of the bridge are also closed. Motorists should expect delays and find an alternate route.