SEATTLE (AP) — The West Seattle High-Rise Bridge and the lower Spokane Street swing bridge are the beneficiaries of an $11.2 million federal grant. State transportation officials say the money will be used to make significant structural repairs to both bridges. The West Seattle Bridge was closed in March 2020 due to large cracks that emerged along the center. As a result, the city restricted access to the Spokane Street Swing Bridge to ensure freight, transit and emergency vehicles could access West Seattle. With the city’s decision to repair the bridge, officials expect it to reopen sometime in 2022.
West Seattle, Spokane St. bridges secure $11.2M for repairs
