Eastbound Washington Avenue Bridge Closed
This is a Major Impact for East Bank, West Bank Thoroughfare
Monday, August 10, 2026–
Friday, August 14, 2026
Impacts: Drivers, Transit riders
Details
Washington Avenue Eastbound between Cedar Ave. and Delaware St. will be closed to vehicle traffic as work is performed on the south side pedestrian level. Westbound traffic will remain normal.
If you drive, plan to detour via the marked route using I-35W to University Ave. SE.
Those walking, biking and scootering can continue to use the north side and pedestrian enclosure on level 2 of the bridge to cross the river.
The Green Line Light Rail will be operating as usual. Other non campus route detours are available via Metro Transit Rider Alerts.
Transit impacts
| Route | Impacts |
|---|---|
| 121 |
The 121 Campus Connector will detour using Riverside Pkwy. and I-94. A stop will be added at Willey Hall. The stops at Blegen Hall and Coffman Memorial Union will be closed. |