The Bullfrog overpass above I-90 near Cle Elum is expected to finish emergency repairs by the end of January after it was severely damaged by a semi-truck in October.

The Washington State Department of Transportation’s (WSDOT) repair efforts are slated to begin by the end of November as plans to reconstruct the bridge are now in place, WSDOT announced.

WSDOT crews will work through the winter to restore full access to the bridge safely and effectively. Crews will then return in the spring to apply a thin layer of concrete overlay that will require an additional temporary closure of the overpass.

“Safety is our top priority,” Brian White, WSDOT region administrator, said. “Our crews are working as quickly as possible to reopen the bridge while keeping both workers and travelers safe. We

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