As part of the construction of the new 520 bridge, the Washington State DOT will be offering tours. I’m not aware of this being offered before, so it’s pretty unique.
Full Public Tour Information here. Basic details below. Key thing: Advanced registration is required.
SR 520 Floating Bridge Tour Dates
Tours will be held monthly from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the last Saturday of each month. The current tour dates (which are subject to change if needed) are:
- May 30, 2015 ( Registration Open, closes 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 13 )
- June 27, 2015
- July 25, 2015
- August 29, 2015
- September 26, 2015
SR 520 Floating Bridge Tour Details
- The tours include a walk of approximately two miles round trip. Visitors must be able to walk over uneven, steep terrain and climb up and down about 70 stairs.
- Tours last approximately two hours.
- Tours begin at the Evergreen Point Road Lid Park and Ride: SR 520 & Evergreen Point Road in Medina.
- Tours will be conducted rain or shine. Please dress for the weather. In cases of severe weather, such as snow or ice, tours may be canceled with short notice.
- Tours may be canceled and dates may change for any reason due to the dynamic nature of construction activities.
