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Ballard Bridge reopened after malfunction causes traffic backup

Ballard Bridge Traffic

SEATTLE — The Ballard Bridge was shut down due to a mechanical issue on Sunday, resulting in a lengthy traffic backup.

The information about the closure was shared by Seattle’s Department of Transportation (SDOT) X.com account around 5 p.m.

SDOT says the crews are continuing to monitor the situation.

They are also running tests to make sure that everything is functioning correctly.

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