Us 101 Simpson Avenue Bridge in Hoquiam to Close Two Days Next Week for Inspection

Submitted by Washington State Department of Transportation

During daytime hours on Monday, May 20 and Tuesday, May 21, Washington State Department of Transportation bridge maintenance crews will conduct a routine inspection of the US 101 Simpson Avenue Bridge in Hoquiam. During the inspection, travelers will detour using the US 101 Hoquiam River Riverside Bridge where a single lane of traffic in both directions will be in place until the inspection is complete.

WSDOT conducts regularly scheduled inspections on all state bridges and structures. In the event of severe weather conditions, the inspection could be rescheduled.

Monday and Tuesday, May 20-21.

  • From 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – US 101 Simpson Avenue Bridge will completely close to vehicular traffic. A signed detour will direct motorists to the US 101 Hoquiam River Riverside Bridge.

Real-time traffic information is available on the WSDOT mobile app. Advanced information about highway maintenance and construction activities is available on the Grays Harbor County web page.

Featured photo credit: Skip Radcliffe