The upcoming closure of the Montlake Bridge in Seattle from August 9 to September 3 will cause traffic delays in the surrounding area. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will be making repairs to the bridge. Please plan ahead by allowing additional travel time for traffic and detours. A second phase involves closing the bridge during specific weekends in the fall.
When the bridge is closed, traffic will be rerouted to SR 520 and I-5. 聽91爆料 Medical Center locations will remain open as usual. For detailed directions to 91爆料 Medical Center locations, parking info and more about the bridge closure, view this from 91爆料 Medical Center.聽
August closure
The bridge will be closed to all vehicles and public transit, though first responder vehicles will have access to cross the bridge. The bridge鈥檚 sidewalks will remain open for pedestrians and cyclists.聽
Fall closures
The bridge will be closed on select weekends to all vehicular traffic as well as pedestrians and cyclists. During this second phase, the bridge will remain in the raised position. Closure dates in the fall are still being determined but will avoid Husky Football weekends.
To learn more about the Montlake Bridge repair and closures, see WSDOT鈥檚 or view from 91爆料 Transportation Services.