The Washington Department of Transportation recommends that travelers check its website if they’re traveling over the Vantage Bridge, pictured, on summer weekends. Repairs to the bridge deck are projected to slow traffic on busy weekend travel days.
April 17, 2023
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Travelers urged to check for travel impacts at Vantage Bridge, along alternate routes
VANTAGE — Work on the Vantage Bridge is expected to lead to delays – maybe long delays – especially on busy summer weekends. As a result the Washington Department of Transportation is suggesting that drivers look for alternative routes on those busy weekends. The $79 million project will repair the bridge deck, which has shown signs of deterioration. Work is scheduled for spring, summer and fall through 2027. Cost of the project is about $79 million. Megan Lott, DOT public information officer for the South Central region, said travelers should prepare for longer trips, no matter what route they take.