CITY OF OCEAN SHORES MT. OLYMPUS BRIDGE CLOSURE - UPDATE OCTOBER 20, 2021

Ocean Shores, WA – October 20, 2021 – The City of Ocean Shores, in conjunction with Brumfield Construction, have facilitated the necessary repairs to reopen the Mt. Olympus Bridge to vehicular traffic today.  The Mt. Olympus Bridge crosses the Wm C Marr Fishhook Canal on Mt. Olympus Ave SE just north of Discovery Avenue SE and the Coastal Interpretive Center.

During a routine bridge inspection in September, inspectors noted a sizable portion of the abutment under the northern approach had eroded and was impacting the structural stability of the roadway.  The roadway was closed immediately as Ocean Shores Public Works staff began to coordinate with local contractors to determine an appropriate solution.  Work to repair the abutment was conducted on October 13, however; vehicular traffic was still prohibited as support straps for a waterline attached to the bridge were deteriorating.  As of this morning, all support straps have been replaced and the roadway is now open to vehicular traffic.      

The City of Ocean Shores would like to thank those impacted by the closure for their patience.  

Ocean Shores, WA – September 28, 2021 – The City of Ocean Shores has closed the Mt. Olympus Bridge to vehicular traffic today due to immediate safety concerns.  Mt. Olympus Bridge crosses the Wm C Marr Fishhook Canal on Mt. Olympus Ave SE just north of Discovery Avenue SE and the Coastal Interpretive Center.

During a routine bridge inspection, inspectors noted a significant portion of the abutment under the northern approach had eroded and is impacting the structural stability of the roadway.  In an effort to minimize risk to public safety, City Officials have determined immediate closure to vehicular traffic is necessary.  The bridge will remain closed until the City can make necessary repairs to fortify the structure.

The City is working to quickly and safely reopen the bridge.  Additional information will be distributed to local news agencies and published on the City website at www.osgov.com as it becomes available.