Traffic alert: Alaskan Way Viaduct reopens ahead of schedule

Just got word from WSDOT that the Alaskan Way Viaduct inspection/maintenance closure is over, and it reopened about half an hour ago, more than five hours ahead of schedule. Their announcement says this is what they did this time around:

In addition to structural inspections, WSDOT and the City of Seattle coordinated maintenance and preservation work during this closure. Work this weekend included:
*Surveying the structure to check for settlement.
*Repairing expansion joints and damaged bridge rails.
*Applying a protective covering to exposed rebar.
*Servicing drainage and lighting systems and traffic cameras.
*Washing the walls of the Battery Street Tunnel and inspecting its lighting and ventilation systems.

“Preliminary inspection results” will be made public by Friday.

3 Replies to "Traffic alert: Alaskan Way Viaduct reopens ahead of schedule"

  • Admiral Janeway October 17, 2010 (5:18 pm)

    The “Viaduct Closed” sign was still flashing when I approached the WS Bridge earlier this afternoon. A little confusing but was able to get on the viaduct with no problem.

  • Robert October 17, 2010 (7:22 pm)

    Yep, pretty lame to have the “closed” signs flashing when it was fully operational. Perhaps instead of the signs flashing they should have “Please WATCH for WSB Tweets”….

  • Mariah October 18, 2010 (5:40 pm)

    I was coming from the U District last night about 11 and the on ramp to Aurora just before the bridge was closed. Did someone forget to move the sign?

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