LNM13-2C1841
Received: 4 Nov 2026, 00:00Updated: 4 Nov 2026, 18:24
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UNION BAY REACH - LAKE WASHINGTON
General / Bridges / Temp Deviation
WASHINGTON – LAKE WASHINGTON SHIP CANAL – Montlake Bridge deviation notice The Coast Guard intends to approve a temporary deviation from the normal operating schedule that governs the Montlake Street Bridge (BRDG UID 31183) across the Lake Washington Ship Canal, mile 5.2. The Montlake Street Bridge need not open the draw for marine vessels during heavy road traffic for the 2026 University of Washington football games on the following dates and times: - 06 Sep 1000 to 1330 and 1600 to 1830; - 12 Sep, 0930 to 1300 and 1530 to 1800; - 19 Sep, 1300 to 1700 and 1900 to 2200; - 26 Sep, 1700 to 2030 and 2300 to 0130; - 09 Oct, 1500 to 1830 and 2100 to 2330; - 07 Nov, 0930 to 1300 and 1530 to 1800; - 21 Nov, TBD. The deviation is necessary to accommodate vehicular traffic attending football games at Husky Stadium at the University of Washington, in Seattle, Washington. This deviation will allow Montlake Bridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation position before and after each game. Due to television scheduling, game times will be published at later dates when determined, and the MSI will be updated with the bridge closure times. Vessels which do not require a bridge opening may continue to transit beneath this bridge during the closure. The bridge will be required to open, if needed, for vessels engaged in emergency response operations during this closure period. The Coast Guard will publish any updates or changes to this operating schedule in future MSI announcements. The bridge shall operate in accordance with 33 CFR § 117.897 at all other times. If any mariner cannot support the dates listed for a bridge closure, please submit a comment by 04 Jul 2026 at [email protected]. For more information, contact Colleen Kelly at (425) 739-3700.
Position 47-38.85N 122-18.28W
USCG Northwest District Local Notice to Mariners 44/2026