Northbound SR 99 First Avenue Bridge closure snarls Seattle traffic

Name: Northbound SR 99 First Avenue Bridge closure snarls Seattle traffic
Uploaded: 2026-03-09T23:28:20Z
Description: All northbound lanes of the SR 99 First Avenue Bridge are closed through 8 p.m. Wednesday as WSDOT crews install steel plates to stabilize the span. The work follows earlier lane closures due to cracks in the bridge deck and is part of preparations ahead of increased traffic expected for the FIFA World Cup.

All northbound lanes of the SR 99 First Avenue Bridge are closed through 8 p.m. Wednesday as WSDOT crews install steel plates to stabilize the span. The work follows earlier lane closures due to cracks in the bridge deck and is part of preparations ahead of increased traffic expected for the FIFA World Cup.

Posted March 9, 2026 4:28pm PDT