Peshastin bridge closure prompts Link Transit to implement shuttle service

PESHASTIN - The upcoming closure of the Peshastin bridge from June 17 to July 13 is set to disrupt Link Transit's Route 22, which connects Wenatchee and Leavenworth, according to a statement released by the transit authority on Friday.

During the closure, access to Peshastin from State Route 2 will be restricted. To address this issue, Link Transit has announced the implementation of a temporary shuttle service that will operate along North Road, connecting the turnaround in Peshastin to the Wilkommen Park-and-Ride, located behind the local Safeway store. However, the shuttle will not serve the bus stop at the Peshastin Library.

The shuttle service will run seven days a week, with a reduced schedule on Saturdays and Sundays. Passengers can make connections to Wenatchee or Leavenworth at the Wilkommen Park-and-Ride, using either Route 22, Route 122, or the Leavenworth DART, which exclusively serves the greater Leavenworth area.

Link Transit has made the shuttle schedule available on their website at www.linktransit.com/peshastinshuttle. For further inquiries or additional information, the transit authority has directed the public to contact them directly at 509-662-1155.

The bridge closure and subsequent changes to the public transportation schedule are expected to impact commuters and residents who rely on Link Transit's services in the affected areas.