Earlier in the spring, the Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) announced plans to rehabilitate the 97-year-old state Route 513 Montlake Bridge this fall, extending the aging bridge’s lifespan. However, the work would require the bridge to be fully closed to vehicle traffic for much of August.
The project will occur in two phases. The first phase — from Aug. 9 to Sept. 3 — will involve replacing 84 panels of the bridge’s metal bridge deck, which was done more than 20 years ago. Crews will also replace two expansion joints during that time.
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