Two lanes on the Ship Canal Bridge in Seattle to close for emergency pothole repairs

The Ship Canal Bridge The Ship Canal Bridge. (Photo: @SounderBruce via Flickr Creative Commons) (Photo: @SounderBruce via Flickr Creative Commons)

By Lexi Herda

SEATTLE — A heads-up for drivers in the Seattle area.

Two southbound I-5 lanes on the Ship Canal Bridge will close Thursday at 9 p.m. for maintenance.

According to the Washington State Department of Transportation, crews need to tackle some emergency pothole repairs.

Lanes will reopen Friday by 2 a.m.

Drivers may encounter slower traffic approaching and through the work zone.