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CARNATION, Wash. – The Snoqualmie River under the Tolt Bridge west of Carnation is now open to boats and recreational users, after being closed since July 1.

The river was closed to allow for removal of the old Tolt Bridge. The span was moved off its supports last Saturday, lowered to a barge, and floated to the boat launch area on the east side of the river where it will be dismantled and recycled.

To watch video of the bridge removal, go to http://www.metrokc.gov/kcdot/transtoday/2008news/jul/tt072108.htm#feature2

The King County Road Services Division recently completed construction and opened a new Tolt Bridge in that location. Once removal of the old bridge and its supports is complete, the riverbank will be restored with native vegetation.