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During the emergency closure of the White River Bridge, King County Metro’s DART Route 915 will add service to the Foothills Trail Bridge on weekdays while the state works on structural repairs. King County’s pedestrian-only Foothills Trail Bridge provides a connection between Buckley and Enumclaw.
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As the White River Bridge remains temporarily closed while the state works on structural repairs, King County Metro’s DART Route 915 will offer riders an additional travel option.
The Route 915 will travel farther south than usual to provide service to the Foothills Trail Bridge. This pedestrian-only bridge connects Buckley and Enumclaw and is roughly 100 yards from the State Route 410 White River Bridge. The extended route will be in place on Aug. 28, Aug. 29, Sept. 2, and Sept. 3, during commuting hours, before expanding to all weekday trips from Sept. 4 onward.
“Across King County, we’re doing everything we can to support the many people impacted by the closure of the White River Bridge,” said Executive Braddock. “This extended service between Enumclaw Middle School and the pedestrian-only Foothills Trail Bridge will be a useful link to appointments, family, friends, school, and stores.”
Riders can board at any Route 915 bus stop, including Enumclaw Middle School (550 Semanski St S), where free parking is available.
“I want to give my sincere thanks to Executive Braddock and everyone at King County Metro for working with my office and providing this desperately needed assistance to our community,” said King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn, who represents Enumclaw on the council. “I will continue to collaborate with county, state, and local leaders to find creative solutions and provide relief to affected residents. We must use every tool at our disposal during this trying time.”
During the scheduled times listed here, DART Route 915 will travel from Enumclaw Middle School to the Foothills Trail Bridge, before traveling on to the Enumclaw Aquatic Center, back to the middle school, and on to regular DART Route 915 stops northbound.
The schedule is available on Metro’s website. This service is not provided on holidays or weekends.
The White River Bridge was closed after being struck by a vehicle on August 18. No vehicle or pedestrian traffic is allowed on the bridge as the Washington Department of Transportation inspects the structure and determines the necessary repairs. On August 23, Executive Braddock issued a Proclamation of Emergency to facilitate King County’s effective and timely response.
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