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Gov. Ferguson says White River Bridge will open Oct. 17
Emergency repairs costing $4.5 million restored safe two-way traffic on the 76-year-old bridge, used by about 22,000 vehicles daily, reopening weeks before the expected date.
- Between 5 p.m. and midnight Friday, Gov. Bob Ferguson announced the White River Bridge will reopen, restoring the State Route 410 link between Enumclaw and Buckley, weeks early.
- After an over-height truck struck the bridge causing damage, Ferguson declared an emergency on Aug. 27 to expedite repairs, initially expecting a late October reopening.
- Guy F. Atkinson Construction, emergency contractor, worked seven days a week on repairs before October 13, installing temporary braces and replacing steel to complete early. Ferguson said, `We’re super excited to be opening early.`
- Local business owners reported 30% and about 50% drops as detours added up to at least 45 minutes, and Molinaro said, `Our community can now return to normal activities that include life, work and the economics of our city`.
- Ferguson plans supplemental budget requests in about two months, and state leaders encourage SBA disaster loan applications while Washington State Patrol investigates the truck strike.
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White River bridge to reopen Friday after emergency repairs estimated at $4.5M
(The Center Square) – Gov. Bob Ferguson announced Thursday that the White River bridge connecting Buckley and Enumclaw will reopen Friday after it closed due to severe damage nearly two months ago.
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