Borbin the 🐱

Montlake Bridge

14 April, 2025


I often pass the Montlake Bridge on my way to UW, but today was different—the bridge opened for water traffic just as I got there. The light turned red, and the bars descended, signaling the bridge's closure. I watched as the bridge slowly lifted to allow a sailboat to pass through, but I only saw the sailboat's mast passing by. Interessting to see the massive structure rise and then descend back into place.


14:00:56, Bridge starting to open


14:01:36


14:01:52


14:02:06


14:02:36


14:03:06, Bridge fully opened


14:04:52, Bridge closing


14:05:08


14:05:50, Bridge completed its cycle and traffic resumes in a few seconds