Seattle's Montlake Bridge to temporarily close
Montlake Bridge closure ahead
Starting next Monday there may be additional traffic around the University of Washington due to the Montlake Bridge closing. Pedestrian access will still be allowed and boat traffic will remain. This is the first phase of a two-phase project. The bridge is scheduled to reopen for cars on Sept 3.
SEATTLE - The Montlake Bridge near The University of Washington will be closed to vehicles from August 9 through Sept. 3.
Pedestrian access will continue to stay open and boat traffic will also remain. Drivers will be rerouted to State Route 520 and I-5.
As part of a two-phase project, maintenance crews will be replacing all 84 panels of the bridge that has not been worked on for over 20 years.
Photo credit: WSDOT
The bridge's rehabilitation will continue in its second phase over five weekends during fall 2021. Access will be restricted to all pedestrians and drivers at that time.
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