News from King County Department of Transportation
Release date:  July 11, 2008

Snoqualmie River closure extended to July 31

The closure of the Snoqualmie River under the old Tolt Bridge west of Carnation is being extended through July 31 to give crews more time to demolish the bridge. The river has been closed to all boats and recreational users since July 1.

The King County Road Services Division is in the process of dismantling the old bridge. The county opened a new Tolt Bridge on May 30, and the old span must be removed at a time of year when fish passage on the river won’t be disrupted.

The river is being closed to protect the public from any falling debris, and to allow crews to have sufficient space to work on the demolition project. There will be a large barge on the river under the old bridge; also low-hanging cables will be strung across the river during the demolition.

Once the old bridge is removed, the riverbank will be restored with native vegetation.