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Bridge work continues at Pass
With bridge access from above severely limited due to the ongoing painting project, I opted to walk up from North Beach. It is fascinating to see the network of brackets, cables, chainlink and “curtains” put into place for bridge repairs and paint prep workers. Much activity has now moved south from Canoe Pass Bridge on […]
High wire work
Steel cables and chain link fencing are being installed at Deception Pass Bridge as work continues on a repair/painting project. This span will soon be “shrouded” so chipping, primer and paint can take place. The project is under the umbrella of the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) as the bridge is part of state […]
Paint prep under the bridge
Worker activity is visible as one crosses the bridges at Deception Pass, but the real action is under the steel spans. A walk down the stairs leading from the North Whidbey parking lot puts you in a position to see the intricate support and safety systems assembled for workers who are preparing the Deception Pass […]
Hanging out at Deception Pass
Contract workers continued work at Deception Pass Bridge today, preparing support structure for wraps that will be hung before chipping and sandblasting begins on the steel span. These images include workers at north and south ends of the bridge, about 180 feet above the water. The project requires closure to one lane from time to […]
Bridge preservation resumes February 8
A new contractor will begin the final phase of critical preservation work on two of Washington’s historic bridges on Monday, Feb. 8. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) signed an agreement with Cekra, Inc. from Wilmington, N.C. to resume sandblasting and painting on the Canoe Pass and Deception Pass bridges. The multi-year project to […]
Tokitae in drydock at DCI
Dominating the eye-line on Commercial Avenue looking north this week is the state ferry Tokitae in drydock for maintenance work by Dakota Creek Industries.
Ferry system up after storm delays
This report from WSDOT at 8:45 a.m. Wednesday, January 13 All state #Anacortes/#SanJuanIslands vessels are now operating, following some weather-related cancellations and delays to start the day. #Yakima remains about 1 hour behind schedule. Some areas of Anacortes remain without power as of 9:50 a.m.
Bridge casts shadow
Shadow of Deception Pass Bridge cast on the bluffs of Pass Island, as viewed from North Whidbey. Scaffolding serves as evidence of two-year maintenance, repair and paint project by state Department of Transportation (WSDOT).
Bridge crews plan winter break
Recent high winds blew apart bridge project scheduling at Deception Pass. According to state Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Project Engineer Shane Spahr, the contractor doing work on the two iconic spans was hoping to finish painting the Canoe Pass bridge this year. “However, due to a number of factors, unless we get some really nice […]
Shrouded icon
Paint project wrap in the morning sun, Deception Pass Bridge. The project involves removal of lead paint, some maintenance and repair, and finally a new coat of green paint.
Hanging out at Deception Pass
Not your typical day at the office. Crew works Saturday morning on east side of Deception Pass Bridge.
Canoe Bridge under wraps
Views of Canoe Pass and Deception Pass bridges from south bank of Fidalgo Island. Contractors are doing repair work and paint removal before finishing with a new coat of paint. This project is under the umbrella of the state Department of Transportation.