Expect delays on SR 503 Yale Bridge for annual inspections, March 28

On Friday, March 28, WSDOT bridge maintenance crews will finish annual bridge inspections, requiring a temporary bridge closure

AMBOY– Travelers who use the State Route 503 Yale Bridge should expect delays and consider taking a different route.

On Friday, March 28, Washington State Department of Transportation bridge maintenance crews will finish annual bridge inspections, requiring a temporary bridge closure. Crews started inspections on March 5 and 6 but were unable to finish due to equipment issues.

What to expect

• Friday, March 28: The SR 503 Yale Bridge at milepost 27.8, over Lake Merwin, will temporarily close from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Flaggers will stop traffic on either side of the bridge for up to 20-minutes at a time during inspections.

Travelers should slow down as they approach the work zone, follow flaggers instructions, have patience, and expect delays.

Know before you go

People can receive real-time travel information via the WSDOT mobile app, or by visiting our real-time travel map.