Two lanes on the Ship Canal Bridge in Seattle to close for emergency pothole repairs

A heads-up for drivers in the Seattle area.

Two southbound I-5 lanes on the Ship Canal Bridge will close Thursday at 9 p.m. for maintenance.

According to the Washington State Department of Transportation, crews need to tackle some emergency pothole repairs.

Lanes will reopen Friday by 2 a.m.

Drivers may encounter slower traffic approaching and through the work zone.

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