Parts of the Ballard Bridge will be getting a new coat of paint this year and work could start as early as next week.
A contractor for the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is expected to begin painting the approaches to the bridge on August 9th. The moveable part of the bridge, shown above, will be painted next year.
According to the release from SDOT, the contractor plans to start with the handrails on the sidewalks, which means pedestrians and bicyclists will be affected. During the work, the sidewalk being painted will be closed around the clock during the week for three weeks and pedestrians will be detoured to the other sidewalk. Bicyclists are encouraged to use the Locks or the Fremont Bridge to cross the ship canal. If a bicyclist want to use the Ballard Bridge they will be required to walk their bikes across because of the narrow pathway.