Wilkeson Turns to Federal Help as Fairfax Bridge Crisis Deepens
Lawmakers in Olympia are now seeking federal intervention to expedite repairs on the Fairfax Bridge, as Wilkeson’s mayor accuses state leaders of neglect and political distraction.
Historic bridge near Wilkeson, Washington, closed due to structural deterioration and under consideration for replacement
Lawmakers in Olympia are now seeking federal intervention to expedite repairs on the Fairfax Bridge, as Wilkeson’s mayor accuses state leaders of neglect and political distraction.
WSDOT says it’s advancing two options after the April 2025 closure of the SR 165 Carbon River/Fairfax Bridge: build a replacement just north of the current bridge, or keep SR 165 closed and remove the historic span.
WSDOT has published its final planning study for the closed SR 165 Carbon River/Fairfax Bridge near Carbonado and is moving two options into design and environmental review: build a replacement bridge north of the current alignment, or remove the bridge and keep SR 165 closed south of Carbonado.