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WSDOT restricts lanes for US 12 Snake River Bridge inspection

Date:  Monday, May 12, 2008

Contact:

Tom Lenberg, WSDOT Maintenance Superintendent, 509.577-1933
Kara Shute, WSDOT Asst. Maintenance Superintendent, 509.577.1933
Mike Westbay, WSDOT Communications, 509.577.1617

 

US 12: WSDOT crews close lanes on Snake River Bridge for inspection, expect delays near Burbank

Milepost: 295

Tuesday through Friday, May 13-15, on the US 12 Snake River Bridge near Burbank, between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., traffic will be restricted to one lane in one direction at a time for bridge inspection.

Scheduled closures for inspection:

Tuesday 5/13/08, 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., left lane, eastbound closed

Wednesday 5/14/08, 8:00 am - 3:30 pm, right lane, westbound closed

Thursday 5/15/08, 8:00 am - 3:30 pm, left lane, westbound closed

Drivers need to slow down and be alert as they approach the bridge. Orange signs, barrels, cones and portable electronic message boards will direct traffic through the work zone.

Visit our Web site for the complete construction update report: www.wsdot.wa.gov/Regions/SouthCentral/Construction/

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