SEATTLE — October 26, 2025: The University Bridge in Seattle has officially reopened to traffic as of 12:44 PM on Saturday, October 25, 2025, according to a post from the Seattle Department of Transportation’s bridge division, @SDOTbridges, on X (formerly Twitter).
The update confirmed that all lanes on the University Bridge are once again open following a temporary closure earlier in the day. SDOT did not immediately specify the reason for the closure, but such interruptions are typically due to maintenance, mechanical inspections, or routine bridge lifts.
The University Bridge, a vital connection between Seattle’s University District and Eastlake neighborhoods, often experiences temporary closures for vessel passages or maintenance work. Drivers and commuters are encouraged to monitor SDOT’s real-time traffic alerts and the @SDOTbridges account for the latest updates on bridge openings and closures.
As of Sunday morning, traffic flow has resumed normally, and no additional disruptions have been reported.
The University Bridge has reopened to traffic at 12:44 PM on 10/25/2025
— seattleDOTbridges (@SDOTbridges) October 25, 2025