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Bridge inspections cause single lane closure

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WSDOT will close one lane on northbound I-395 between mileposts 18 and 19 over the Blue Bridge for bridge inspections on September 30, 2026. The closure will be in effect from 8:12 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on September 30, 2026, with a northbound on-ramp closure from Columbia Drive during the same time period.

📄 Source: WSDOT — Highway Construction & Closures — https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel/road-construction
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    Bridge inspections cause single lane closure“395 [0 mi from Tri-Cities]: Northbound from milepost 18 to 19 over the Blue Bridge between Kennewick and Pasco. There will be a single lane closures with a northbound on-ramp closure from Columbia drive for the duration of the day for bridge inspections.”
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    WSDOT closes one lane on 395 for bridge inspections between Kennewick and Pasco on Sep 30.“395 [0 mi from Tri-Cities]: Northbound from milepost 18 to 19 over the Blue Bridge between Kennewick and Pasco. There will be a single lane closures with a northbound on-ramp closure from Columbia drive for the duration of the day for bridge inspections.”
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    WSDOT will close one lane on northbound I-395 between mileposts 18 and 19 over the Blue Bridge for bridge inspections on September 30, 2026. The closure will be in effect from 8:12 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on September 30, 2026, with a northbound on-ramp closure from Columbia Drive during the same time period.“395 [0 mi from Tri-Cities]: Northbound from milepost 18 to 19 over the Blue Bridge between Kennewick and Pasco. There will be a single lane closures with a northbound on-ramp closure from Columbia drive for the duration of the day for bridge inspections. Effective: Sep 30, 2026, 8:12 AM Expected end: Sep 30, 2026, 3:30 PM”
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WSDOT highway construction and road closures within 50 miles of Tri-Cities — 9/30/2026:

395 [0 mi from Tri-Cities]: Northbound from milepost 18 to 19 over the Blue Bridge between Kennewick and Pasco. There will be a single lane closures with a northbound on-ramp closure from Columbia drive for the duration of the day for bridge inspections.
Effective: Sep 30, 2026, 8:12 AM
Expected end: Sep 30, 2026, 3:30 PM

224 [13 mi from Tri-Cities]: SR 224 milepost 6 to 7 Ruppert Rd intersection, there will be alternating pilot car controlled traffic, with a 24/7 11-ft width restriction. The north side of Grosscup Avenue is closed with a detour available. A new round-a-bout is under construction.
Effective: Dec 9, 2025, 11:10 AM

240 [30 mi from Tri-Cities]: Both directions milepost 8 to 28, Richland. Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily there will be flagger or pilot vehicle controlled alternating traffic for chip seal work. Drivers should expect backups and delays through the work zone.
Effective: Aug 24, 2026, 5:33 PM

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