Press release from King County:
Bridge replacement to begin on Sylvester Road SW
Preparation work including utility relocation has begun to replace the Sylvester Road Bridge. The road will be closed to through traffic this Thursday, July 7th at 9AM. The road will remain closed until the end of the year while the bridge is replaced. Motorists are advised to use a detour route to avoid delays and disturbance to local residents.

On behalf of the City of Normandy Park, the county is providing construction updates via the project website and email notifications.

Thanks for your patience and consideration as construction on this project gets underway.

Why this project is being done
The Sylvester Road Bridge is nearly 80 years old, and in poor condition. It has cracked columns and girders, worn rails and deck, and an antiquated design that will not withstand earthquake forces. After reviewing many options, engineers at the city, county, and state concluded that replacement is the most cost-effective solution for maintaining this corridor.

The new 220-foot long, single-span bridge will be slightly wider than the existing bridge, with two traffic lanes and a five-foot wide sidewalk. It will look somewhat similar to the existing bridge.

Contact us
If you have questions or comments about this project, or would like to receive e-mail updates about it, please contact:

DeAnna Martin, Communications Planner
206-684-1142