December 19

West Emerson Overpass work finishes early and opens later today

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W Emerson Overpass SDOTThe West Emerson Overpass repair project was scheduled to keep the exit off 15th closed through the new year. However, crews have completed the work early and the overpass opens later today after rush hour.

According to SDOT:

“This is the first major repair to the bridge since it first opened in 1959. In less than three months construction crews have successfully installed a new bridge girder, repaved the entire bridge deck, poured new sidewalks and curbs, installed new bridge expansion joints, and performed other repairs to the surrounding sidewalks and roads.”

Some weather-dependent work remains on tap for the West Emerson Overpass area. SDOC will be installing permanent striping when the weather allows in the new year. SDOT says this work won’t require another full closure, just some lane restrictions.

Starting tonight, you can expect the detour traffic routes to improve and the route on/off Queen Anne to be open again.


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