After the Hood Canal Bridge shut down, a tugboat may have fixed it

After the Hood Canal Bridge shut down, a tugboat may have fixed it

SEATTLE — Following divers’ inspection and a test opening, the Hood Canal floating bridge was declared fit for normal operations Wednesday, in the wake of a drawspan stall that blocked Highway 104 for several hours Monday. Read more...

Hood Canal Bridge re-opens after unexpected closure

The Hood Canal Bridge on State Route 104 has re-opened to vehicles after an unexpected mechanical failure, but the issue has not yet been fixed.

WSDOT still seeking cause of Monday’s Hood Canal Bridge jam

Traffic has been restored on the Highway 104 crossing, but state crews continue to look for mechanical flaws.

Traffic alert: Hood Canal Bridge closed until further notice

The Hood Canal Bridge on State Route 104 in Poulsbo is closed until further notice, reported the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Monday. WSDOT stated the closure is due to mechanical issues, and at this time, there is no estimated time for reopening. “During a routine closure for a marine vessel at 1:02 p.m. on Monday, May 5, the bridge experienced a mechanical malfunction,” the agency wrote. “Washington State Department of…

Hood Canal Bridge closed to all auto traffic due to malfunction

Drivers are directed to use Highways 3 and 101, a three-hour detour, as WSDOT has not announced a timeline for repairs to be complete.

Hood Canal Bridge closure causes lengthy detour options

The Hood Canal Bridge is closed due to a mechanical issue. WSDOT provides alternative routes as engineers assess the problem.