More Possible Delays on Hood Canal Bridge

People waiting to cross the Hood Canal Bridge can still expect delays because of continued retrofitting being done on the west half of the bridge.

Joe Irwin, spokesman for the Hood Canal Bridge project, said:

“Now that the bridge is again open to traffic, ongoing construction activities such as anchor cable replacement, ballasting and other adjustments — both expected and unexpected — could affect how long draw span operations take. We didn’t want to delay the June reopening of the bridge to accomplish these tasks, but they need to continue throughout the summer to get the bridge in shape for the winter and assure optimal performance in the future.”

Travelers can stay informed of unexpected bridge closures by signing up for text message alerts. Go to this website, click on “e-mail updates” (in the upper right hand corner) and follow their instructions.