Seattle’s First Avenue Bridge stuck in open position, WSDOT doesn't know why

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Seattle’s First Avenue Bridge stuck in open position, WSDOT doesn't know why
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Frank Sumrall is the lead editor for MyNorthwest originally from the North Bay in California.

The northbound SR 99 First Avenue Bridge in Seattle is seen currently stuck in the open position early Wednesday morning. The northbound SR 99 First Avenue Bridge in Seattle is currently stuck in the open position early Wednesday morning.

According to KIRO Newsradio traffic reporter Chris Sullivan, the Washington Department of Transportation does not know why the bridge is stuck open. “Maintenance crews are on-site troubleshooting,” WSDOT reported on X. “There is no estimate on when the bridge will reopen to traffic.”Maintenance crews are onsite troubleshooting. There is no estimate on when the bridge will reopen to traffic.Seattle’s First Avenue Bridge stuck in open position, WSDOT doesn’t know whyThe closures on northbound I-5 that were to reduce the highway to one lane overnight Tuesday and Wednesday have been delayed.Washington’s highway system ranks among the worst in the nation, report finds Washington's highway system is one of the least cost-effective in the country, according to a new report that ranks all 50 states.The westbound lanes of SR 18, near milepost 24, have reopened after a truck carrying 80,000 pounds of potatoes tipped over.Redmond HVAC contractor earns triple recognition in 60 days, reflecting a shift in how homeowners vet contractors Three independent organizations that evaluate home service contractors each reached the same conclusion: Home Comfort Alliance is among the most reliable in its market.WSECU Community Champion: Chrystal Ortega’s mission to feed Spokane Chrystal Ortega's tireless dedication recently earned her the WSECU Community Champions Award and a $1,000 grant to further the mission.When Shawn Tibbitts opened Tibbitts FernHill, he was just trying to survive. The small Tacoma restaurant has since earned culinary awards and praise.Wilcox Family Farms is continuing its cherished holiday tradition of giving back by donating nearly one million eggs to food banks across the South Sound region this season.Matthew Ballantyne has transformed that early awareness into action, embodying the organization's mission:"No Kid Sleeps On The Floor In Our Town."

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