Single lane closure planned on SR 433 Lewis and Clark Bridge May 25

Early morning single lane closure planned on SR 433 Lewis and Clark Bridge for repairs May 25.

LONGVIEW - People who use the State Route 433 Lewis and Clark Bridge connecting Longview WA and Rainer OR should plan ahead for additional travel time.

On Thursday May 25 Washington State Department of Transportation bridge maintenance crews return to reinforce the fractured floor beam. Crews will also try to smooth out the bump from the temporary plate currently causing additional congestion and delays on the bridge. The plate will remain in place until the finger joints are replaced this July.

Closure details

Thursday May 25 from 1:30 - 9:30 am travelers in both directions of the SR 433 Lewis and Clark Bridge will alternate intermittently through a single lane closure with flaggers.

Delays are expected while crossing the bridge - travelers should stay focused and watch for instructions from flagging personnel. No bridge work is scheduled over the Memorial Day holiday weekend

SR 433 Lewis and Clark Bridge Closure Sunday, July 16 up to 8 Days

Five weeks of construction to replace expansion joints and floor beam begins week of June 12

LONGVIEW - The State Route 433 Lewis and Clark Bridge connecting Longview, Washington and Rainier, Oregon will close to vehicle traffic for up to eight days beginning 8 p.m. Sunday, July 16 as Washington State Department of Transportation contractor crews from Combined Construction, Inc. replace two bridge expansion joints and a fractured floor beam. Pedestrians, bicyclists and emergency responders will be able to cross the bridge during the closure except during a small window when the floor beam is being replaced.

Construction schedule

Project construction is estimated to begin the week of June 12 and travelers should expect traffic delays or detours for approximately five weeks.

The closure of Lewis and Clark Bridge for up to eight days begins at 8 p.m. on Sunday, July 16.

• Emergency vehicles - including only ambulances with active critical medical needs or law enforcement emergency response - can use the bridge during the closure except when crews install the new floor beam. The timing of this work will be communicated in advance.
• Due to safety, no park and ride facilities are available.
• Before and after the closure, crews will reduce travel across the bridge to one lane each night beginning at 8 p.m. and alternate traffic through the work zone.
• There will be no single lane closures during the Fourth of July holiday weekend, Friday, June 30 - Tuesday, July 4.
• For the safety of travelers and the construction crew, the work zone will have reduced speed limits.

Plan for longer travel times During the following times travelers should expect longer delays and congestion due to nighttime single lane closures:

• 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Sundays through Fridays
• 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. Fridays to Saturdays
• 8 p.m. to 9 a.m. Saturdays to Sundays.

Plan ahead for lengthy detours

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