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Why does WSDOT open the draw spans during high winds?

April 26, 2017draw high spans winds WSDOT

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Why does WSDOT open the draw spans during high winds?

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Opening the bridge reduces wear and tear on bridge components that are locked together when the draw span is closed. It also creates a 600-foot channel in the middle of the canal, reducing the amount of the bridge buffeted by wind and waves and allowing logs and other debris to clear.