Governor Bob Ferguson Media Event: White River Bridge

Governor's Office - Boards & Commissions · September 8, 2025

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Announcement

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Governor Bob Ferguson opened the event, thanked media and partners, described the informal walk-through format and asked attendees to follow WSDOT staff to the bridge for a technical briefing led by engineer Jeff Sweatt.

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Governor Bob Ferguson and WSDOT officials announced an emergency repair plan after an Aug. 18 bridge strike that severed the link between Buckley and Enumclaw, estimating $5–6 million in repairs, a Sept. 15 emergency contract start and a target reopening between Oct. 31 and Nov. 14–15.

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