Ballard Bridge reopens after hour-long closure

Ballard Bridge reopens after hour-long closure Traffic forms after the Ballard Bridge abruptly closes Thursday evening. (Photo courtesy of SDOT) (Traffic forms after the Ballard Bridge abruptly closes Thursday evening. (Photo courtesy of SDOT))

By MyNorthwest.Com Staff

SEATTLE — The Ballard Bridge reopened Thursday evening, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) confirmed, after it had been closed for more than an hour.

The bridge closed at 7:30 p.m. Thursday due to technical issues, with SODT advising drivers to take alternate routes. No other information regarding why the bridge needed to be closed has been released, as of this reporting.

Just after 9 p.m., the bridge reopened.

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