The Hood Canal Bridge has reopened, and traffic is flowing normally as of Tuesday morning, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation. The bridge had closed Monday at 1 p.m. due to a mechanical problem during a routine closure for marine traffic. There was initially no timeline for reopening, and crews were working on repairs. Drivers to and from the Olympic Peninsula faced a detour, adding about three hours to travel time via Highways 3 and 101. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
UPDATE: The Hood Canal Bridge has reopened and traffic is flowing normally across the span on Tuesday morning, as reported by the Washington State Department of Transportation.
The Hood Canal Bridge was closed on Monday due to a mechanical issue, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation, and will remain closed to traffic until further notice.
The closure started around 1 p.m. during a scheduled stop to allow boats to pass through. The Hood Canal Bridge can open and close to permit marine traffic to enter and exit the canal.
As of around 4:30 p.m. on Monday, there was no estimated timeline for reopening, with crews actively working to repair the bridge span. Drivers heading to the Olympic Peninsula from Kitsap or returning must take a detour south on Highways 3 (Kitsap side) or 101 (Jefferson County side) for the time being. This detour is expected to add approximately three hours to travel time, according to WSDOT.
This story will be updated.