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Gov. Ferguson: Bridge linking Enumclaw and Buckley will reopen tomorrow; WSDOT to study warning system
Summary
Gov. Bob Ferguson announced the emergency-repaired bridge connecting Enumclaw and Buckley will reopen tomorrow between 5 p.m. and midnight. WSDOT said it is evaluating advanced warning systems to reduce future over‑height strikes, and the state is pursuing federal reimbursement and small‑business assistance.
Gov. Bob Ferguson announced at a press conference that "this bridge will open tomorrow," with an expected reopening window "between 5PM and midnight." The statement came after emergency repairs and an inspection were completed following significant damage caused by an over‑height truck.
The announcement in Enumclaw drew mayors and regional officials. "We were very excited to be opening up this early," Ferguson said, thanking workers, contractors and local leaders. WSDOT Secretary Julie Meredith credited crews and contractors for accelerating repairs and said the agency is "working to develop an advanced warning system for this bridge at the governor's request," though she did not provide a deployment timeline.
Why it matters: The closure severed a local lifeline linking Enumclaw and Buckley, disrupting commutes, business access and school and…
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