Bridge repairs bring lane closure, width restrictions to State Route 31 near Metaline Falls [Video]

METALINE FALLS, Wash. – The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has issued a warning for travelers using State Route 31 to cross Slate Creek.

Bridge repairs will reduce the route to a single lane starting Monday, July 8, through Friday, July 12, and again from Monday, July 15, through Friday, July 19.

The repair work, focused on the bridge pier caps and expansion joints, will occur between 7 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. daily. During this period, traffic signals will manage one-way alternating traffic.

In addition to the lane closure, vehicles wider than 8 feet 6 inches will face restrictions during the week of July 8.

For more information and updates, visit the WSDOT website or follow them on social media.

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