SEATTLE — The return of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels to the Seafair Air Show means the Interstate 90 floating bridge will be closed at times later this week.
KING-TV reports that state transportation officials will close the bridge between Mercer Island and Interstate 5 for practices and shows.
The closures include everyone — drivers, cyclists and pedestrians.
The bridge will be closed Thursday from 9:45 a.m. to noon and again from 1:15 p.m. to 2:40 p.m.
It will close on Friday through Sunday at 11:50 a.m. to 2:40 p.m.
Transportation officials say the main reason for the closures is safety. Officials fear that drivers who try to see or photograph the jets could create a hazard.
Another reason is to protect motorists from planes, jets and other aircraft.
