Wilkeson councilmember calling for emergency declaration as bridge closures tank economy

WILKESON, Wa — A rural town in Pierce County says its economy is being crippled by two bridge closures in its area, with little optimism in sight.

They’re now calling upon the governor to help remedy the situation.

Just last week, the White River Bridge, which connects Buckley to Enumclaw, shut down temporarily following a semi truck crash on the bridge. WSDOT crews identified damage across all seven panels, and have not given a timeline on when it will reopen…

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