Lewis and Clark Bridge closed for emergency repair

Crews with the Washington State Department of Transportation are expected to work on the repairs for the next 24-48 hours.

LONGVIEW, Wash. — The Lewis and Clark Bridge that crosses the Columbia River and connects Longview, Washington to Rainier, Oregon closed to all cars on Wednesday evening for emergency repairs, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).

WSDOT maintenance crews were out on Wednesday afternoon prepping the bridge before a summer finger joint replacement project when they noticed a fractured floor beam.

Crews are expected to work on the repairs for the next 24-48 hours. Drivers will be rerouted to either the Astoria-Megler Bridge between

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