City of Charleston announces road closures

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – South Carolina Senator Clementa Pinckney will be laid to rest Friday. The President and Vice President of the United States along with their wives are scheduled to attend, and we have learned President Barack Obama will deliver the eulogy. ABC Columbia will be in Charleston to continue our team coverage. If you plan on heading to the city, we want to let drivers know about some road blocks. Here’s the latest from the City of Charleston. Road closures in Charleston for Senator Pinckney’s funeral. The following roads and areas will be closed at 6 a.m. on Friday: “¢ Meeting Street from Calhoun Street to Wentworth Street “¢ George Street from King Street to Meeting Street From King Street to Meeting Street, the following roads are also closed: “¢ Society Street “¢ George Street “¢ Burns Lane All parking in this area is being controlled and restricted. The following additional roads and areas will be closed at 7 a.m. on Friday: “¢ Meeting Street from John Street to Calhoun Street “¢ Hutson Street from King Street to Meeting Street “¢ Charlotte Street from Elizabeth Street to Meeting Street “¢ Henrietta Street from Elizabeth Street to Meeting Street “¢ Calhoun Street from Elizabeth Street to Meeting Street “¢ Calhoun Street from King Street to Meeting Street The following additional roads and areas will be closed at Noon on Friday: “¢ Calhoun Street from East Bay Street to King Street “¢ George Street from East Bay Street to King Street “¢ Laurens Street at East Bay Street “¢ Society Street from East Bay Street to King Street