The weekend closure of the Ballard Bridge has been canceled due to expected heavy rain.
The weekend closure of the Ballard Bridge has been cancelled due to expected heavy rain.The closure was originally scheduled for Friday, Sept. 13 to Monday, Sept. 16 for "crucial maintenance and preservation work" on the bridge, which has stood for 107 years. That work was called off Thursday with forecasts of excessive rain returning to western Washington.Crews were planning to replace worn expansion joints, with access only available to bikes and pedestrians.
Officials with the Seattle Department of Transportation note the work has always been weather-dependent.The Ballard Bridge is still expected to close for repairs from Sept. 27–30, Oct. 4–7, Oct. 11–14 and Oct. 18–21.It is not yet known if an additional weekend of closures will be required to finish up work.
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