Expect delays on SR 503 Yale Bridge for annual inspections, March 5-6

On Wednesday and Thursday, WSDOT bridge maintenance crews will complete annual bridge inspections, requiring temporary closures

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

On Wednesday, March 5 and Thursday, March 6, Washington State Department of Transportation bridge maintenance crews will complete annual bridge inspections, requiring temporary closures.

What to expect

• Wednesday, March 5 and Thursday, March 6: The SR 503 Yale Bridge at milepost 27.8, over Lake Merwin, will temporarily close each day from 8 a.m. to 3 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.