Project overview
This project replaces the existing bridge deck on the I-90 Vantage Bridge to maintain the structural integrity, ensure the safety of the highway and extend the life of the bridge. The Vantage Bridge was built in 1962 and the last time the bridge received a major overhaul was in 1982.
What to expect
Work to replace the Interstate 90 Vantage Bridge deck is underway for a third construction season. Traffic is reduced to a single lane in each direction around-the-clock, seven days a week with reduced speeds and a 9-foot-width restriction.
Prepare for summer travel season
Travelers will experience long delays as traffic volumes increase during the warmer months and during events at The Gorge Amphitheatre. Historically, the longest delays occur eastbound on Fridays and westbound on Sundays. To avoid congestion and longer travel times, alternate routes are encouraged. Drivers may choose to use detour routes up north near Wenatchee, or down south near the Tri-Cities to bypass the construction area. Due to limited road capacity, Vantage Highway is not a recommended detour.
All four lanes of the Vantage Bridge will be open during busy summer holidays:
- Memorial Day: Friday, May 22 – Tuesday, May 26
- Fourth of July: Friday, July 3 – Monday, July 6
- Labor Day: Friday, September 4 – Tuesday, Sept. 8
Work to replace the I-90 Vantage bridge started spring 2024.
The bridge deck is showing signs of significant deterioration. Since 2019, WSDOT has discovered over a dozen through-deck holes requiring emergency repairs and lane closures, resulting in over half a million dollars in repairs.
