The Hood Canal Bridge closed on schedule early Friday morning.

It will be closed for six weeks of repairs.

The KIRO 7 traffic team has you covered.

We'll post anything that can help you get around the mess right here.

What do you want to know? E-mail us!

Detours: Click here to see all of your detour options.

I went out to the Hood Canal Bridge two days before the closure was set to begin to try out the water shuttle. I found it to be quite comfortable with easy access. It'll take you around 20 - 30 minutes to get accross the river. There will be buses waiting on each side to take you to park and offer rides to other destinations. If you want to know what your options are after you get off the water shuttle on the eastside of the bridge click here.

RAW VIDEO: What Happens When I Get Off The Water Taxi?

If you are heading over to Port Townsend, then you can hear all about the bus service Jefferson Travel is offering for FREE. Watch here!

About the project: Click here to find out why this construction is needed.

Cameras: Take a look at traffic in the area at this link.

Coupons: Businesses on the Olympic Peninsula are offering incentives to visit during the bridge closure. Find special deals at this link.

We spoke with Port Townsend Marketing Director Christina Pivarnik about the closure. Watch my interview with her

WSDOT is urging drivers who plan to use the Port Townsend-Keystone ferry to make reservations early. You can reserve a spot at this link.

Susan Harris from Washington State Ferries came out to the Hood Canal Bridge to meet up with us. She told us all about the changes ferry riders can expect because of the closure.

Watch Video: How Will My Ferry Commute Change?

Some other useful links:
www.FlyFree2PT.com
www.MeetMeInPortTownsend.com

We can't wait to get you through this construction as quickly as possible!

"Jenni - What time does the closure start?"- Paul

Answer: The last time you will be able to drive over the bridge for around 6 weeks is midnight Thursday. WSDOT plans to close it at 12:01 a.m. Friday morning.

Cheers,

Jenni Hogan
KIRO 7 Traffic Anchor