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Olympia’s Bridge Upgrade & Estuary Revival | Seattle News

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Seattle News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
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Jul 18, 2026
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Summary

Olympia’s iconic 5th Avenue Bridge is getting a major upgrade with protected bike lanes, a wide shared-use trail, and scenic viewing spots—all part of the ambitious Deschutes Estuary Restoration Project. This multi-benefit initiative aims to remove the Capitol Lake dam, restore habitats, and build climate resilience, while community input shaped every detail from safety to public art. With construction slated for 5-6 years and traffic disruptions minimized, the city’s pushing to finalize designs and cut costs before seeking funding—keeping the old bridge open for most of the build. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/20aaa6c5d89bee23