University Bridge reopens to traffic after being stuck upright since Friday
Nov 13, 2021, 8:36 AM | Updated: Nov 15, 2021, 5:58 am
The University Bridge in Seattle was stuck in the upright position for two days. (MyNorthwest photo)
(MyNorthwest photo)
The University Bridge in Seattle reopened Sunday after two days of being stuck in the upright position following mechanical issues Friday morning.
The bridge was reopened around 10 a.m. on Sunday to vehicles, pedestrians, and bike riders. The Seattle Department of Transportation said it will remove detour signs in neighborhoods surrounding the bridge.
UPDATE: The University Bridge is back open! Thank you for your patience and please drive safely in the wet weather. pic.twitter.com/HoFyKtzjDq
— SDOT Traffic (@SDOTtraffic) November 14, 2021
SDOT posted a photo of the bridge, warning drivers to use alternate routes around 10:30 a.m. Friday. After 9 p.m. on Friday, SDOT tweeted that the University Bridge was stuck in the raised position and was not expected to open that night.
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Crews spent all day Saturday working on the bridge. SDOT said Saturday night that engineers were making progress to find the cause of the electric system failure.
University Bridge is still stuck. Engineers are making progress to find cause of electric system failure, but still no estimate on when repairs will be done. Watch @SDOTTraffic for updates; electrical testing work may cause false updates from @SDOTBridges. https://t.co/1QWExMjNry
— SDOT Traffic (@SDOTtraffic) November 14, 2021
UPDATE: The University Bridge remains stuck in raised position due to mechanical issues. Crews are continuing to work hard to attempt to repair the bridge, and do not expect to be able to lower the bridge this evening. Use alternate routes. @kcmetrobus pic.twitter.com/gNc4BTTEAl
— SDOT Traffic (@SDOTtraffic) November 13, 2021
