Editor’s note: The following is a press release from the Washington State Department of Transportation.

The Washington State Department of Transportation now has a plan for a temporary fix on the White River Bridge on State Route 410 between Buckley and Enumclaw that could reopen it to one-way alternating traffic by the end of September.

On Monday, Aug. 18, the bridge was struck causing extensive damage to the structure and the immediate closure of the bridge.

Last week WSDOT bridge inspectors and engineers conducted a detailed assessment and inspection of the bridge before inputting information into a modeling program, which helped determine the next steps for repairs and reopening.

Repairs to the White River Bridge

WSDOT will fabricate and install five temporary braces on the bridge

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