Deception Pass Closure Scheduled
It is time for important maintenance on Whidbey's iconic connection to the north. Deception Pass and Canoe Pass bridges paving to begin July 12. This is being done through Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).
The crews are scheduled to start work at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 12, and finish by the morning of Friday, July 17.
WSDOT Bridge closure details:
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Sunday night, July 12, to Friday morning, July 17.
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Closed nightly from 7:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.
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The bridges will be open 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. daily. Drivers should expect rough road conditions between closures.
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Nighttime access to/from Whidbey Island will be by ferry only during regularly scheduled runs.
The work is extremely weather-dependent. If rain or cool temperatures are in the forecast for that week, the closure could be postponed for a week or more. WSDOT will continue to monitor the weather forecasts to ensure the work can be successfully completed within the closure times.
WSDOT's message is that they "appreciate your understanding during the nighttime bridge closures. We know it's difficult for people who rely on the bridge at night, but just five nights of closures will yield years and years of smooth roadway. Thanks for your patience!"
Questions? Comments? Contact Tom Pearce at [email protected].
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