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SR 536 Bridge Closure for Repainting

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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 for westbound traffic, pedestrians, bicycles, and emergency vehicles.

The project webpage states the closure began June 5, 2026. A free ADA-compliant shuttle will operate for pedestrians and bicyclists when the sidewalk closes between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. daily starting July 28. The bridge repainting project is scheduled to continue through early 2027.

πŸ“„ Source: WSDOT β€” Highway Construction & Closures β€” 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 for repaintingβ€œ536 [0 mi from Skagit Valley]: 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 β€” unverified.
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    Eastbound drivers must detour using eastbound SR 20 and southbound I-5β€œEastbound vehicles should detour using eastbound SR 20 and southbound I-5.”
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    The bridge remains open for westbound trafficβ€œThe bridge remains open to westbound traffic.”
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    The bridge remains open for pedestriansβ€œThe bridge remains open to westbound traffic. Pedestrians bicycles and emergency vehicles may use the bridge in both directions.”
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    The bridge remains open for bicyclesβ€œThe bridge remains open to westbound traffic. Pedestrians bicycles and emergency vehicles may use the bridge in both directions.”
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    The bridge remains open for emergency vehiclesβ€œThe bridge remains open to westbound traffic. Pedestrians bicycles and emergency vehicles may use the bridge in both directions.”
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    The project webpage states the closure began June 5, 2026β€œEffective: Jun 5, 2026, 9:06 AM”
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    A free ADA-compliant shuttle will operate for pedestrians and bicyclists when the sidewalk closesβ€œWhen the sidewalk is closed, a free, ADA-complaint shuttle service will be available, with pickup locations on both sides of the river.”
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    The shuttle will operate between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. dailyβ€œWhen the sidewalk is closed, a free, ADA-complaint shuttle service will be available, with pickup locations on both sides of the river.”
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    The shuttle will operate starting July 28β€œBeginning as early as Tuesday, July 28, expect intermittent closures of the sidewalk over the SR 536 Skagit River Bridge to pedestrians, bicyclists and people using mobility devices between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. daily. When the sidewalk is closed, a free, ADA-complaint shuttle service will be available, with pickup locations on both sides of the river.”
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    The bridge repainting project is scheduled to continue through early 2027β€œThe SR 536 Skagit River Bridge is closed to eastbound traffic until early 2027 to repaint the bridge.”

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