Infrastructure

SR 536 Bridge Closed Eastbound Until 2027

Friday, September 4, 2026

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The SR 536 Skagit River Bridge is closed to eastbound traffic until early 2027 for repainting, according to WSDOT. Eastbound drivers must detour using eastbound SR 20 and southbound I-5. The bridge remains open to westbound traffic, and pedestrians, bicycles, and emergency vehicles may use the bridge in both directions.

WSDOT states the bridge repainting project will begin on June 5, 2026, and is expected to last until early 2027. The project webpage provides additional details on the work schedule and detour routes. Drivers should plan for extended travel times during this period.

📄 Source: WSDOT — Highway Construction & Closures — https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel/road-construction

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The SR 536 Skagit River Bridge is closed to eastbound traffic until early 2027“The SR 536 Skagit River Bridge is closed to eastbound traffic until early 2027 to repaint the bridge. Eastbound vehicles should detour using eastbound SR 20 and southbound I-5.”
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The closure is for repainting“The SR 536 Skagit River Bridge is closed to eastbound traffic until early 2027 to repaint the bridge. Eastbound vehicles should detour using eastbound SR 20 and southbound I-5.”
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The closure is according to WSDOTNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Eastbound drivers must detour using eastbound SR 20“Eastbound vehicles should detour using eastbound SR 20 and southbound I-5.”
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Eastbound drivers must detour using southbound I-5No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The bridge remains open to westbound traffic“The bridge remains open to westbound traffic.”
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Pedestrians may use the bridge in both directions“Pedestrians bicycles and emergency vehicles may use the bridge in both directions.”
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Bicycles may use the bridge in both directions“Pedestrians bicycles and emergency vehicles may use the bridge in both directions.”
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Emergency vehicles may use the bridge in both directions“Pedestrians bicycles and emergency vehicles may use the bridge in both directions.”
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WSDOT states the bridge repainting project will begin on June 5, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The project is expected to last until early 2027No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The project webpage provides additional details on the work schedule“More information on <a href="https://wsdot.wa.gov/construction-planning/search-projects/sr-536-skagit-river-bridge-painting">project webpage</a>”
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The project webpage provides additional details on the detour routesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Drivers should plan for extended travel times during this periodNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.