Sidewalk construction on the Magnolia side of the Ballard Locks is forcing walkers, runners and bicyclists to change their route.

JR emailed us about the closure after coming upon the locked gate, “Not sure if that means no across traffic or not, but I could not find another way out.” Andrea Takash with the Army Corps of Engineers tells us that the upper walkway is closed for the next two weeks so crews can fix the sidewalks. Those wanting to cross will need to walk down the steps to the lower ramp or go to the railroad bridge and get to the lower ramp that way. (Thank you JR and Stine for the emails. Obvious file photo)