PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Highway 99W in Sherwood has reopened ahead of schedule Saturday night after officials anticipated a full weekend closure for the installation of a new pedestrian bridge.
The closure began 9 p.m. Friday, affecting the highway between Southwest Edy Road and Southwest Sunset Boulevard.
While the closure was expected to last until 5 a.m. Monday, crews completed installation of the bridge span earlier than expected.
City officials say the 900-foot bridge will span over the highway, connecting Sherwood High School and the YMCA, improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
Highway 99w through sherwood reopened ahead of schedule after installation of a new pedestrian bridge. (city of sherwood)
The city adds that three full-weekend road closures will be needed between now and May to complete all spans of the bridge, which is set to open this fall.
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