Hood Canal Bridge Closures — Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2005

Anyone from the Puget Sound area planning a hike to the Olympics 8/11 - 8/15/05 or 8/21 - 8/25/05 should be aware that the Hood Canal Bridge will be closed on those days. You'll have to drive around Hood Canal via 101. Here are the closure dates/times from the wsdot web site: CLOSURE DATES The Hood Canal Bridge will be temporarily closed for two 3-day periods in August. If you’re planning to travel to or from destinations on the Olympic Peninsula (such as Port Townsend, Sequim, Port Angeles or Olympic National Park) during these closures, drive a new way or enjoy the ferry. Plan your route with our traveler advisory (pdf, 755 kb) or commuter advisory (pdf, 761 kb) and detour map. The first closure is: CLOSED: 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11 OPEN: 4 a.m. Monday, Aug. 15 The second closure is: CLOSED: 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21 OPEN: 4 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 25