520 floating bridge closed over weekend for inspection

SEATTLE (AP) — Both directions of the State Route 520 floating bridge that connects Seattle with the eastside over Lake Washington will be closed over the weekend for inspection.

The Washington State Department of Transportation says motorist will need to use alternate routes starting Friday at 11 p.m. until Sunday at noon.

Crews will close SR 520 and its ramps between Montlake Boulevard on the west side and 92nd Avenue Northeast on the east side.