WSDOT Details Plans for Temporary Fix to White River Bridge

Bridge closure over White River severs a critical transportation link in western WA

A semitruck crash has left the White River Bridge on State Route 410 closed since Aug. 18. (Photo courtesy of the state Department of Transportation)The closure of a bridge connecting eastern King and Pierce counties is dealing a blow to businesses in the area and adding lots of time to commutes. But the White River Bridge could reopen to alternating traffic by the end of next month.  A semitruck crash on Aug. 18 caused structural damage running…

WSDOT's plan to reopen damaged White River Bridge

The state has a plan to reopen the White River Bridge on Highway 410 by the end of September, but only to alternating one-way traffic.

WSDOT details plans for temporary fix to White River Bridge

The 76-year-old bridge has been closed indefinitely since a truck crash on August 18.

WSDOT hopes to open White River bridge as single lane by late September | Courier-Herald

The department says it’s too unsafe to open both lanes, similar to the Green River Bridge situation.

White River Bridge Closure and Repair

The White River Bridge between Buckley and Enumclaw on SR 410 was hit by a semi truck on Monday, August 18, causing damage in multiple areas across the structure. The estimated closure is unknown, but multiple agencies across King and Pierce Counties are working together to re-open as safely as possible. This could take weeks. […]

Metro Route 915 service extended to Foothills Trail Bridge during White River Bridge closure

SUMMARY During the emergency closure of the White River Bridge, King County Metro’s DART Route 915 will add service to the Foothills Trail Bridge on weekdays while the state works on structural repairs. King County’s pedestrian-only Foothills Trail Bridge provides a connection between Buckley and Enumclaw. STORY As the White River Bridge remains temporarily closed…