Residents who live near the Aurora Bridge should think about breaking out the earplugs or prepare for some sleepless nights as work gets underway to build a fence across the landmark structure. The work starts tonight and will last for one month.
Two lanes of traffic across the bridge will be closed Sunday through Thursday during construction from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. WSDOT tells us the work will be incredibly noisy. In fact, they’re even offering free industrial-strength earplugs to residents who call 206-267-6019.
The Aurora Bridge has been the scene of more than 230 suicides since it was built in 1932, and officials hope this new fence will discourage would-be jumpers. To track this project, you can log on to WSDOT’s special page.
