Scheduled closures are set to begin on Friday evenings and last until Monday mornings.
The Ballard Bridge will be closed to vehicle traffic on multiple weekends in September and October for critical maintenance and preservation work, according to the Seattle Department of Transportation . The closures will allow crews to replace worn expansion joints as part of the ongoing 15th Ave. W./N.W. and Ballard Bridge Paving and Safety Project.Scheduled closures are set to begin on Friday evenings and last until Monday mornings, with lane closures starting as early as 7 p.m.
Some bus stops may also be temporarily relocated during the closures. King County Metro will provide service advisories and transit alerts to keep riders informed.The maintenance work is essential for the 107-year-old bridge, which requires proactive care to remain safe and functional. Replacing the expansion joints involves removing concrete around the joints, inspecting supporting steel beams and installing new joints with fresh concrete that needs time to cure before reopening the roadway.
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