The massive bridge crossing the Columbia River near Vantage will see a pause in the renovation project until spring of 2026.

Will traffic be normal?

The bridge, which was built in 1962, has not had a major renovation since 1982. Beginning in late 2024, the WA State Department of Transportation began to replace the entire east and westbound lane decking, and now the project is stopping for winter.

The bridge is just under a half-mile long at 2,504 feet. It's the second version of a bridge in the area to cross the river, the original was built in 1927 as part of the old Sunset Highway (later Highway 10), then replaced in 1962.

WSDOT says despite the pause, the work is at a point where full travel is occurring, and there are no stoppages or construction zones creating delays.

WSDOT

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