Skagit County to celebrate completion of east county bridge projects

The Skagit County Commissioners are excited to announce the reopening of the Marblemount Bridge and the completion of a temporary bridge over Jordan Creek, reestablishing important access points for east county residents. In recognition of these two important projects, the County Commissioners will be hosting a ribbon cutting event at the Marblemount Bridge on Thursday, October 29, at 10:00 a.m., according to a news release from the county.

The Marblemount Bridge underwent significant rehabilitation work to extend the life of the 96-year-old bridge, with the project being fully funded through an $18.5M Federal Highway Administration grant. The temporary bridge over Jordan Creek was installed after the December 2025 flood cut through approximately 70-feet of roadway next to the previous bridge on Rockport Cascade Road. The temporary bridge is funded through reimbursement from the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA).

The ribbon-cutting event will include remarks from project supporters, county staff, the design team, and other community stakeholders to recognize the significant work undertaken to finish these two projects. The event is free and open to the public. The celebration will be held in the U.S. Forest Service parking lot just east of the Marblemount Bridge.