sr 536 Eastbound Bridge closure
There will be a full eastbound closure of SR 536 over the bridge, starting June 11th, 2026, with the exception of emergency vehicles. All eastbound passenger and freight vehicles must follow a signed detour using northbound Avon Allen Road, eastbound SR 20, and southbound I-5. Emergency vehicles driving eastbound will still have access to the bridge via a signal.
Pedestrian Access & Shuttle: The bridge will remain open to pedestrian and bicyclist traffic. A free shuttle service will be available for pedestrians and bicyclists who wish to cross during the full closures of the bridge. Pick-up and drop-off points will be located near both ends of the bridge.
Westbound Traffic: During this project, the westbound lanes will experience several full closures at night and on select weekends. While these full closures are in effect, a signed detour will be in place for westbound drivers. Access to the bridge for emergency response vehicles will be maintained through these closures.
In deciding to close the eastbound direction of the bridge, WSDOT performed a traffic count and worked closely with the city of Mount Vernon and emergency services to select a solution to avoid major traffic disruptions while still allowing emergency access.
The project is expected to take up to 11 months, but WSDOT has committed to having this project before next year’s Tulip Festival.
