Woods Bridge is a problem
Regarding the traffic problems in our area, there is one major problem that is man-made with no end in sight. The old Woods Bridge is out of date and ties up a critical traffic route, but it’s fashionably historic to some folks who don’t have to deal with it.
Two mechanical malfunctions in three weeks. Luckily there was no major emergency that we know of, but probably many cases of people who were sick and delayed or late for work and appointments.
I really appreciate the folks who help keep Beaufort such a rich repository of history. But, for those who are emotionally invested in “The Historic Designation of the Woods Memorial Bridge,” there are the majority of us who are emotionally exhausted from being faced with the neverending problems – always serious on a daily basis and possibly life-or-death for medical emergencies.
Hopefully, soon the City and County will look at the priority of public safety and get a replacement bridge that will allow boat traffic and vehicle traffic to move efficiently without delays.
– Jerry Floyd, St. Helena Island
