PORTLAND, Ore. -- The crumbling Sellwood Bridge is getting some temporary help, but will be closed at night for about a week.

Starting Monday, August 11, crews will be filling cracks with epoxy to prevent corrosion on the steel underneath.

The Sellwood Bridge will need repairs by 2008. (KGW Photo)

The bridge is set for eventual replacement, and the vehicle weight limit on the bridge was reduced to 10 tons in 2004.

The closure will last August 15th, and August 18th through the 22nd, from 6:30 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.

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The northbound lane of Highway 43 that passes under the bridge will also need to be closed due to work above the highway.

Officials recommended taking the Ross Island Bridge to the north, or the I-205 bridge from the south.