Drivers can expect delays this week in both directions of the Blue Bridge.The Department of Transportation says the right southbound lane from Pasco to Kennewick will be closed for inspections on Monday and Tuesday.

Inspections begin at 9 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m.

The Lewis Street on-ramp to southbound 395 is also set to close on Monday and Tuesday.

The closure will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 3:30 p.m.

Crews plan to switch to the other side of the bridge later this week.

Drivers should avoid the bridge if possible or prepare for extra delays.

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