Charleston roads and traffic news
Charleston roads news, newest first: road closures, GDOT and county projects, traffic changes, transit and parking.
Top story
Charleston peninsula parking moves to ParkMobile
Charleston is moving peninsula street parking to ParkMobile and removing meters, starting on the east side. Pay by app, online or by phone; meters work until removed.
Road closures and how to get around
SCDOT
Charleston road closures: flood warning, Cumberland Street
Morning high tides of 8 feet Sunday and 8.1 feet Monday and Tuesday could close many downtown streets. Cumberland Street is shut between Meeting and Church through Oct. 30.
King Street
A guide to King Street in Charleston: shops, Second Sunday, parking
King Street in Charleston: what Upper, Middle and Lower King are known for, Second Sunday street closures, the Saturday market and where to park.
Cooper River Bridge Run
Cooper River Bridge Run 2027: April 3 date, closures, shuttles
The Cooper River Bridge Run is Saturday, April 3, 2027: 10K over the Ravenel Bridge, capped at 38,500. Entry $60 until Nov. 30. Closures and shuttles.
Transportation
Getting around Charleston: roads, transit, airport, parking
Downtown meters run 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday; city garages charge by the 20 minutes. CARTA's free DASH circles the peninsula. CARTA: 843-724-7420.
