Defects in 148th pedestrian bridge will delay installation

The 148th pedestrian bridge has been sitting next to the freeway, awaiting installation
Story & Photos by David Carlos

The installation of Shoreline’s new pedestrian bridge over I-5 has been delayed after the contractor discovered manufacturing issues with one of the bridge’s arches.

The City of Shoreline had originally planned on Saturday, November 7, or Saturday, November 14, 2026 as possible dates to close I-5 overnight and lift the bridge into place.

The bridge will span the freeway from a pedestrian pathway on the west
to the 145th transit station on the east.

According to the city, the contractor is working with the manufacturer to determine whether the existing arch can be repaired on-site or if an entirely new arch will need to be manufactured.

City officials expect to have a better idea of the situation and a revised installation schedule within the next couple of weeks.

Despite the setback, the city still anticipates completing the project around its originally scheduled spring 2027 timeline.

Once completed, the pedestrian bridge will provide a direct connection across I-5, linking the new development on the west side of the freeway to the Shoreline South/148th light rail station, just north of NE 145th Street.