WSDOT opens westbound I-90 Indian John Hill rest area near Cle Elum ahead of schedule
CLE ELUM – At 7 a.m. Friday, Dec. 14, WSDOT and the contractor finished the water system repair and were able to open the westbound I-90 Indian John Hill rest area near Cle Elum several days ahead of the Dec. 17th re-opening estimate.
Work on the eastbound I-90 Indian John Hill rest area looks to be on schedule for opening on Monday, December 17th.
The Indian John Hill rest areas have been closed frequently for short periods of time to do temporary repairs on the water systems. The replacements and repairs being done now are more substantial and should keep the systems functioning well for many years to come.
Know Before You Go:
WSDOT offers several ways to get up-to-date traffic and construction information from our Web site at www.wsdot.wa.gov before you leave your home or office.
• 511 - This driver information phone line provides current traffic, incident and closure information. TTY users can call 1-800-833-6388.
• At – www.wsdot.wa.gov/traffic/weather/ drivers can look at weather forecasts and road temperatures throughout the state.
• At - www.wsdot.wa.gov/traffic/trafficalerts/, the color-coded map shows statewide traffic conditions, including construction delays and highway incidents.
• Drivers with web service on their cellular phones and PDAs can access small-screen I-90 pass updates at: www.wsdot.wa.gov/small by clicking on the "mountain pass reports" link.
On the Road:
When driving on ice and snow, take it slow.
• Overhead and roadside electronic signs provide emergency and incident alerts.
• Highway advisory radio - Yellow signs with flashing lights - alert drivers to tune into radio frequencies (AM 1610 and AM 530) airing construction updates.
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