Take Note of These Hood Canal Bridge Closings This Summer
Plans have been cancelled to close the Hood Canal Bridge over four full weekends in July and August. However, a schedule has been released for overnight closings that might affect students coming to Port Townsend from Seattle, Tacoma or other points east.
Weather permitting, the bridge will close in May and June at night for the following durations:
May 20 to May 24
10 p.m. Saturday, May 20, to 10 a.m. Sunday, May 21
11 p.m. Monday, May 22, to 4 a.m. Tuesday, May 23
11 p.m. Tuesday, May 23, to 4 a.m. Wednesday, May 24
11 p.m. Wednesday, May 24, to 4 a.m. Thursday, May 25
June 10 to June 14
10 p.m. Saturday, June 10, to 10 a.m. Sunday, June 11
11 p.m. Monday, June 12, to 4 a.m. Tuesday, June 13
11 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, to 4 a.m. Wednesday, June 14
11 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, to 4 a.m. Thursday, June 15
June 17 to June 21
10 p.m. Saturday, June 17, to 10 a.m. Sunday, June 18
11 p.m. Monday, June 19, to 4 a.m. Tuesday, June 20
11 p.m. Tuesday, June 20, to 4 a.m. Wednesday, June 21
11 p.m. Wednesday, June 21, to 4 a.m. Thursday, June 22
Please note that these closures are subject to change. We'll do our best to keep you informed of changes in the closure schedule. You can get more information and sign up for email alerts at the WSDOT PROJECT PAGE.
The bridge work is needed so that Transportation Department crews can strengthen sections of the floating bridge that help it withstand pressure from tides and winds, and also open for marine traffic.
If you have any questions, please contact us at info@ptwoodschool.org or by calling 360-344-4455.