A sign appeared on this bridge a couple of weeks ago announcing that it would be closed for repairs from June to September. They will begin starting June 17th.
It’s called the “Ward Bridge” on Woodcock Road and it crosses the Dungeness River just east of Ward Road. The repairs are planned on three concrete piers under the bridge due to erosion caused by river flooding.
The repairs are scheduled and organized to avoid disrupting summer salmon runs on the river.
The surface of the bridge will get new asphalt while it’s closed. It’s likely this broken railing will be repaired, too. A tree crashed here during a storm.
Click here for more information about the project. Tomorrow I’ll show you some of what’s under the bridge now.
Thoughtful to do so when the salmon aren’t running.
That broken railing looks very dangerous. Glad the bridge is going to be repaired, people won’t like it if it’s closed indefinitely.
That is a long time for a bridge to be closed and to not inconvenience a lot of people.
That was an interesting link Kay. Love that they are so sensitive to the salmon run in the river. At least you know they’ll get on with it smartish because of it. Look forward to seeing the restored bridge ✨
Closing a bridge is never any fun — for the users and the agency overseeing it. So glad I can post a comment on your blog! The past few times I’ve tried I’ve been stymied. ICYMI – I sent you an email recently. Hope all’s well in your world. Look for one last Sarasota Daily Photo post soon.