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First Ave Bridge In Seattle Stuck Open Causing Major Traffic Chaos
Seattle, United States – The northbound SR 99 First Avenue South Bridge in Seattle became stuck in the fully raised position on the morning of April 8, 2026, disrupting traffic for nearly four hours.
Video filmed by WSDOT Traffic shows the steel-grated drawbridge locked upright, with the waterway below open for boat passage. Maintenance crews and vehicles were visible on the bridge deck as they worked to fix the issue.
The bridge was immobilized due to a mechanical and electrical problem, keeping it open from around 6 a.m. until approximately 9:40–9:43 a.m., leading to major backups on SR 99 and surrounding routes.
An official statement from authorities said: “The northbound SR 99 First Ave Bridge in Seattle is currently stuck in the open position. Maintenance crews are onsite troubleshooting. There is no estimate on when the bridge will reopen to traffic. Expect delays or plan an alternate route.”
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By NTASeattle, United States – The northbound SR 99 First Avenue South Bridge in Seattle became stuck in the fully raised position on the morning of April 8, 2026, disrupting traffic for nearly four hours.
Video filmed by WSDOT Traffic shows the steel-grated drawbridge locked upright, with the waterway below open for boat passage. Maintenance crews and vehicles were visible on the bridge deck as they worked to fix the issue.
The bridge was immobilized due to a mechanical and electrical problem, keeping it open from around 6 a.m. until approximately 9:40–9:43 a.m., leading to major backups on SR 99 and surrounding routes.
An official statement from authorities said: “The northbound SR 99 First Ave Bridge in Seattle is currently stuck in the open position. Maintenance crews are onsite troubleshooting. There is no estimate on when the bridge will reopen to traffic. Expect delays or plan an alternate route.”