Painting crews color the bridge green
This week, painting crews began applying the intermediate and surface course from the forward abutment to Pier 7. Crews also worked on sealing concrete piers 3, 4 and 5. Also, the final section of pedestrian sidewalk was poured this week. Crews also began to blast and prime the bridge from Pier 7 to Pier 5. Next week, crews will be sealing the superstructure (beams, flanges) and begin to blast and prime from the rear abutment to Pier 1.
» Full StoryWashington Street Bridge update: Aug. 15
Crews this past week started to blast and prime the forward abutment to Pier 7.
Beginning on Monday, the painting crews will be applying the intermediate and surface course from the forward abutment to Pier .
Back to normal for bridge traffic
Brothers Dan and Chad Stalnaker of Marietta were parked at the east approach to the Washington Street Bridge for nearly 45 minutes Friday, waiting for construction workers to remove the “Road Closed” sign that has blocked traffic from crossing the...
» Full StoryTraffic to resume on Washington Street Bridge
The Washington Street Bridge will open to local traffic today — nearly a week ahead of schedule.
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Report for July 25
Crews worked hard on the Washington Street Bridge this week forming and pouring the parapet wall, pedestrian wall, and curb ramps. Also, most of the pedestrian steel railing has been installed as well as the eleven decorative light poles.
» Full StoryUpdate for July 18
Highlights for the week of Monday, July 13-17:
¯ Crews finished pouring the east side approach and north side parapet wal.