Ouch. Aug 9th Montlake Bridge in Seattle to close for 26 days while crews work on repairs (university)

[homesinseattle]

Article here: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.kin...6-c2345e0f3b09

“Beginning Aug. 9, the Montlake Bridge will be closed for 26 days as crews replace the metal grid deck that has deteriorated over time.

The bridge, which typically carries 60,000 vehicles each day and is a vital connection between eastern parts of Seattle and the University District, will be closed to vehicles until Sept. 3”.

[jabogitlu]

Yikes. That is truly terrible timing, like possibly the worst timing they could have chosen. But I am glad for preventative maintenance.

[oregonwoodsmoke]

Originally Posted by jabogitlu

Yikes. That is truly terrible timing, like possibly the worst timing they could have chosen. But I am glad for preventative maintenance.

I doubt that it has anything to do with "timing". It is about weather. They want to get it done with as little chance of pouring down rain as possible. August is about as safe as you can plan weather ahead for.

[rjshae]

It's necessary of course... but ouch. That's a drawback of living in an area with so many beautiful waterways and lakes.

[homesinseattle]

Originally Posted by rjshae

It's necessary of course... but ouch. That's a drawback of living in an area with so many beautiful waterways and lakes.

Guess it’s better now when more people are working from home. You are right though, we are blessed and cursed by water and topography in this area.