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Jenn on 9/29/2013 6:10:44 PM:
I thought I read somewhere that the bridge to Washington was improved, but the page does not reflect that. Is that bridge still difficult to cross or not?
 
Hank on 9/29/2013 7:01:35 PM:
The bridge will be replaced 2017-18 I believe, with new bike lane. Until then the bridge is narrow two lanes, no bike lane, and NOT recommended for bike travel. I have done it and MIGHT do it again but I would not recommend it.
 
lone wolf from OKC on 9/30/2013 9:03:42 AM:
I've found the best way is to hitch a ride across the bridge to Washington. The locals are pretty good at helping out.
 
Hank on 9/30/2013 6:35:32 PM:
Once I rode over with my wife and we rode side by side and just took up the lane and didn't budge. Whoever was behind us was fine with it. The second time I did it by myself and rode in the middle of the lane until there was enough room to pass, then let the vehicle pass, then got back out in the middle of the lane. This worked okay until a long slew of cars passed and another vehicle was coming in the other direction. That was a tight squeeze which I wouldn't recommend. I called for a ride on the return trip.

If you are on the south side (Washington side) of the bridge I agree, it would be fairly easy to hitch a ride. If you are on the north there is no good place for a vehicle to pull over. A better bet may be to try to get a ride in Dutzow, rather than going all the way to the bridge.
 
l.c.m. from Union,Mo on 10/1/2013 2:44:20 AM:
The bridge is still very narrow. Crossing from the North is the hardest. The bridge is uphill from that direction, and there is constant traffic. Returning is easier via the last cross street has a stop light. You can wait at the shoulder of the bridge, wait for red behind you, and go. It's still not ideal.

Call Revolution Cycles in Washington, they typically provide pick up and drop off, at a reasonable price. Call ahead for best results.
 
lone wolf from OKC on 10/1/2013 3:04:02 PM:
The shoulder a little ways north of the bridge is plenty wide for a vehichle to pull over, just give them plenty of room to stop before the shoulder deadends.
 
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