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Daily archives for January 8th, 2009

Williams Ave bridge Closed

Jan08
2009 Written by Randy Corman

From: Kelley Balcomb-Bartok <kbalcombBartok@Rentonwa.gov> [ Save Address ]
To: Randy Corman
Subject: Williams Avenue Bridge CLOSED
Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2009 17:13:50 -0800

Due to a large amount of debris collecting under the Williams Avenue Bridge, the City of Renton has decided to close the bridge for the night (January 8, 2009), and re-open the bridge in the morning after the debris is safely removed.

For current information check our Critical Emergency Information page at:

http://www.rentonwa.gov/emergencies/default.aspx?id=13028

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Maple Valley Highway single-lane closed between 135th and 140th

Jan08
2009 Written by Randy Corman

Maple Valley Highway was briefly closed today, and then reopened with just a single lane closed: Here are the emails we received

UPDATE:

Subject: SR169 now Lane Closure, Bridge Open
Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2009 15:49:18 -0800

WSDOT has now OPENED the southbound lanes of Maple Valley Highway (SR169) between 135th Ave SE and 140th Way SE, but will be keeping the FAR RIGHT LANE (of the two northbound lanes) CLOSED until minor damage to a bridge structure can be completed.

Kelley

EARLIER MESSAGE

Subject: SR169 closed indefinitely from 135th Ave SE to 140th Way SE
Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2009 15:12:40 -0800

Debra Needham just phoned and WSDOT has closed SR169 indefinitely between 135th Ave SE and 140th Way SE due to a damaged bridge. We will provide further details when they become available.

Also, City crews are aware of some lodged debris under the Williams Avenue bridge, and they are working on it.

Kelley

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