Fantasy Harbour Bridge

Construction crews are working to finish a bridge that should relieve traffic in Horry County.
Unfortunately, it won't be done by the time Hard Rock Park opens in May. And while Hard Rock Park can't predict exactly how many visitors they will have each day, we know there are 5,000 parking spaces available.
Everyone knows what a parking lot highway 501 can be in the Summer but for some, the thought of a rock and roll theme park trumps traffic.
"I live right down in that area so it's probably going to be pretty busy, but I love roller coasters and lets get Led Zeppelin to come to the Hard Rock Cafe," said Nick Deruosi of Myrtle Beach.
So this summer with a new theme park attraction situated right off the busy roadway roller coaster apprehension may be surpassed by the fear of increased traffic.
To which Hard Rock Park's CEO says no need to worry. "We've always focused on traffic from day one," said Steven Goodwin, Hard Rock Park CEO.
After construction crews finish the new ramp at Fantasy Harbour interchange, it will change the way visitors get there.
The new bridge will take drivers from Highway 17 Bypass straight to Hard Rock Park's entrance drivers don't even have to touch Highway 501.
"Our entrance is designed to bring people as far away from the main roads as possible so that we don't stack up and backup onto 501," Goodwin said.
To keep Highways 17 Bypass and 501 as clear as possible Goodwin hopes most people will use Highway 31 and frontage roads.
Hard Rock Park gates open at 10 am purposely planned to avoid morning rush hour.
"So I think between us, DOT, the local community, the city and the county, I think we'll manage to work out any problems," said Goodwin.
The ramp at Fantasy Harbour interchange should be completed next year.
No lane closures around that construction are expected.
Hard Rock Park officially opens May 9th.