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We’re repainting the historic Dr. José Rizal Bridge, a steel bridge built in 1911, to ensure it remains functional and safe for future generations.
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What's Happening Now?
We continue to make progress on removing the old lead paint, priming, and repainting the Dr. José Rizal Bridge. We are using eco-friendly paint in the same color - WSDOT/SDOT Forest Green. Our work will preserve and revitalize this historic structure and ensure its continued safety and durability for all who travel through this important corridor.
Upcoming Work on Bridge Deck
In the coming weeks, crew members will start working on repainting the light poles on the bridge deck. An update about any necessary detours will be sent out before we begin this restoration work.
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View of city from the deck of the Dr. José Rizal Bridge.
As we wrap up the last week of August and start to move into the fall season, here are some before and after photos of the progress we've made over the last several months.
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Structural areas of corrosion identified for repair and/or replacement.
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Area of lead paint completely removed next to existing lead coating.
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Inspection of bridge structure after lead paint removed and prior to zinc primer and final paint application.
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Bridge railing detail before restoration work begins.
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Bridge box girder (cross-frames) after lead paint removal and five coat protective application complete.
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Inspector performing environmental condition testing for compliance before five coat protective application.
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Bridge railing detail after restoration work completed.
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Crew quality control team member and painter doing touch up work on the finish coat surface of the bridge.
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We’ll continue to share updates on our project website as work progresses. If you have any questions or need additional details, you can contact us at joserizalbridge@seattle.gov or call (206) 529-4295.
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Best regards,
Outreach Team
Visit our website: Dr. José Rizal Bridge Repainting Project
Contact us at joserizalbridge@seattle.gov | 206-529-4295
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