A Washington bridge will stay closed for months for maintenance
What happened
The Coast Guard proposes to temporarily close the Wishkah Street Bridge in Aberdeen, Washington. This means boats on the Wishkah River will not be able to pass under the bridge for several months.
Why it matters
Bridges need maintenance. When they get it, local traffic patterns change. This particular bridge is a drawbridge, so its closure affects both road traffic and river traffic. The Washington State Department of Transportation will perform the work.
The signal
Watch for the final rule to be published, which will confirm the exact dates and duration of the bridge closure.