MORNING NEWSBREAK | S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster said the state of South Carolina is ready to assist and help shoulder some of the burden following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore Tuesday morning.
During a press conference this week, McMaster also said the Palmetto State can expect an increase in shipping coming through Charleston due to the collapse of the bridge.
“That will mean more traffic on the roads to unload and load,” McMaster said. “So I ask everyone if and when that happens, and it most likely will have to happen, to have patience and realize it’s because of the tragic situation in Maryland.”
According to the S.C. State Ports Authority, 410,887 shipping containers were imported into the state in the first two months of 2024. McMaster reiterated he knows the increased traffic may have citizens worried when it comes to increased use of the harbors and roads.
“The Department of Transportation has taken steps and are mindful of these kinds of things and are ready,” he said.
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