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New youngs Bay Bridge to close for one evening on Wednesday, March 9
03/10/2011
March 2, 2011
For more information: Lou Torres503-986-2880
email at: mailto:louis.c.torres@odot.state.or.us
 
New Youngs Bay Bridge to close for one evening on Wednesday, March 9
 
ASTORIA—
The New Youngs Bay Bridge (US 101) in Astoria will be closed overnight on Wednesday, March 9 starting at 9 p.m. to allow ODOT to perform a bridge inspection.  The bridge will re-open at 5 a.m. on Thursday, March 10. 
 
Variable message signs will be posted in key locations instructing motorists to detour onto US 101-Business and take Old Youngs Bay Bridge.
 
Built in 1974, New Youngs Bay Bridge carries approximately 14,000 vehicles from Warrenton to Astoria each day.
 
 
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