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The Ballard Bridge has reopened after an approximate closure of 90 minutes.
KIRO 7 News reached out to SDOT to confirm the cause of the mechanical issue
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The Seattle Department of Transportation says the Ballard Bridge is closed to vehicles because of mechanical problems, with no estimate for when it will reopen.
Drivers are being asked to use alternate routes.
The bridge, which connects Ballard to Interbay and serves as a key link between north Seattle and downtown, shut down Sunday afternoon after crews discovered the issue.
Traffic Blockage: Ballard Bridge
— Seattle Police Department (@SeattlePD) August 25, 2025
is malfunctioning and unable to close, causing backups on both directions, no eta for fix at this time, SDOT handling. Please avoid the area.
SDOT has not said what caused the malfunction but confirmed that engineers are assessing the problem.
Transportation officials are warning drivers to expect delays in the area.
Alternate crossings include the Fremont Bridge, the Aurora Bridge (Highway 99), and the Magnolia Bridge.
No timeline has been provided for repairs or reopening.
Updates will be posted by SDOT as crews continue working to fix the mechanical issue.
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