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What to expect while the Fairview Avenue Bridge is closed

Sep 20, 2019, 6:10 AM | Updated: 6:11 am

Starting early Monday morning, changes come to two Seattle neighborhoods with the closure of the Fairview Avenue North Bridge.

This is the last wooden bridge over a major roadway in the city of Seattle. While it’s safe to use, it doesn’t meet current seismic standards.

KIRO Radio traffic reporter Tracy Taylor walks you through what to expect, bus route changes, and how to get around this 18-month closure.

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What to expect while the Fairview Avenue Bridge is closed