Beginning today (Tuesday, September 7) the sidewalk on the western side of the bridge is closed for up to three weeks, but open on the weekends. The stairway at the north end of the bridge to the western sidewalk is closed as well. The sidewalk on the eastern side of the bridge remains open. A contractor working for the Seattle Department of Transportation is painting the pedestrian railing.
For more information: George Frost, (206) 615-0786, george.frost@seattle.gov
Media contact: Marybeth Turner, (206) 684-8548, marybeth.turner@seattle.gov