A look back at the West Seattle Bridge process; Is a tunnel still a better long term solution? A look back at the West Seattle Bridge process; Is a tunnel still a better long term solution?
Mon, 01/18/2021
When the long delayed decision to repair the West Seattle Bridge was made on Nov. 18 it was the culmination of a process that involved dozens of online meetings, and thousands of work hours by the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT). It was primarily an engineering driven decision but the practical need to restore the corridor to service was a major consideration.
In the end Mayor Durkan took the repair path to help business and the public as soon as possible with safety as the overarching requirement.