Ballard Bridge to close over several weekends this spring

The Ballard Bridge is scheduled to close during some weekends this spring so crews can complete work on the ongoing paving and safety project for 15th Ave W/NW and the Ballard Bridge.

The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) says the closures will allow crews to finish work that was delayed because of rain last fall.

Here’s the list of scheduled closures:

  • April 25-28: On Friday, April 25, lane closures may begin as early as 7 p.m., and the bridge will fully close at 10 p.m.  Additionally, 15th Ave NW will be fully closed in both directions between NW 51st St and NW 50th St during the weekend closure to grind and overlay the asphalt roadway pavement. On Monday, April 28 the bridge will reopen by 5 a.m.  
  • May 9-12: SDOT will close 15th Ave NW between NW 51st St and NW 50th St during the weekend closure to continue concrete roadway pavement restoration.    
  • May 30-June 2: SDOT will close 15th Ave NW between NW 51st St and NW 50th St during the weekend closure to continue concrete roadway pavement restoration.    
  • June 6-9

SDOT says they also have backup dates of June 13-16 and July 18-21 if they have to delay due to inclement weather. The timing of each closure will be the same, from Friday evening through Monday morning.  

SDOT says the closure dates and times may change due to weather conditions or other unexpected circumstances. Bridge closures may be rescheduled to new dates in addition to those listed above if the weather doesn’t cooperate. 

You can stay updated by signing up here for email notifications from SDOT about the closures. 

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