Starting Monday, Aug.24, crews will begin construction on the new I-90 Hansen Bridge overpass.
From Aug. 24 through January 2027, westbound traffic will be open to two lanes on I-90, and eastbound traffic will be reduced to a single lane on I-90.
Eastbound Traffic Eastbound travelers accessing the communities to the north and south of Hansen Road will need to use exit 169 at Hiawatha Road and follow detour routes via the north and south frontage roads.
Westbound Traffic Westbound travelers accessing the community to the north of Hansen Road can now use exit 174 (at Hansen), and for access to the community to the south, westbound travelers will need to use exit 169 and follow the detour route along the south frontage road.
Schedule
Design and environmental work are underway for this project.
February 2026: Design begins
July 2026: Demolition of old bridge
July 2026: Construction begins on new bridge
December 2026: Project complete, new bridge open to traffic
History
The Hansen Road bridge over Interstate 90 was closed to safety concerns after an inspection showed significant deterioration of the bridge deck and pier caps.
The bridge was built in 1958 and connects the community of Moses Lake on the north and south sides of I-90. In 2023, an inspection identified deterioration due to chloride contamination. Repairs to the deck were completed during the summer of 2023 and the frequency of inspections was increased from every two years to every year, then in 2025 inspections were scheduled for every 6 months due to continued deterioration.
Due to the deterioration of the bridge, there is no temporary fix to reopen the road. The community and travelers should plan for an extended closure until repairs are complete.
Starting Monday, Aug.24, crews will begin construction on the new I-90 Hansen Bridge overpass.
From Aug. 24 through January 2027, westbound traffic will be open to two lanes on I-90, and eastbound traffic will be reduced to a single lane on I-90.
Eastbound Traffic Eastbound travelers accessing the communities to the north and south of Hansen Road will need to use exit 169 at Hiawatha Road and follow detour routes via the north and south frontage roads.
Westbound Traffic Westbound travelers accessing the community to the north of Hansen Road can now use exit 174 (at Hansen), and for access to the community to the south, westbound travelers will need to use exit 169 and follow the detour route along the south frontage road.
Schedule
Design and environmental work are underway for this project.
February 2026: Design begins
July 2026: Demolition of old bridge
July 2026: Construction begins on new bridge
December 2026: Project complete, new bridge open to traffic
History
The Hansen Road bridge over Interstate 90 was closed to safety concerns after an inspection showed significant deterioration of the bridge deck and pier caps.
The bridge was built in 1958 and connects the community of Moses Lake on the north and south sides of I-90. In 2023, an inspection identified deterioration due to chloride contamination. Repairs to the deck were completed during the summer of 2023 and the frequency of inspections was increased from every two years to every year, then in 2025 inspections were scheduled for every 6 months due to continued deterioration.
Due to the deterioration of the bridge, there is no temporary fix to reopen the road. The community and travelers should plan for an extended closure until repairs are complete.
