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Plan for delays and a four-day full closure of US 2 near Leavenworth for permanent storm repairs in July
LEAVENWORTH – Work has begun to complete permanent repairs on US 2 near Leavenworth, following historic flooding in December.
Six-week closure of I-90 eastbound off-ramp at exit 70 near Easton to build connection to new highway
EASTON – As part of the third phase of the Interstate 90 Snoqualmie Pass East project, crews are building the connection to the new off-ramp. Starting Monday, July 13, contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will close the off-ramp at eastbound I-90 at exit 70 near Easton for…
Two-year project repaving 19 miles of US 12 east and west of White Pass starts July 13
WHITE PASS – WSDOT and construction crews plan to repave three areas of US 12 starting July 13 for the next two summers. Travelers will experience delays of up to 15 minutes as the road is reduced to a single lane near the summit of White Pass. Crews will pause work around October, this fall, before suspending work…
Get in-depth look at WSDOT recommendations for SR 3 in Gorst at in-person open house
PORT ORCHARD – The results are in. The public is invited to an in-person open house to learn about Washington State Department of Transportation recommendations for the future of state highways in Gorst. From 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, people will be able to get information about the study results and next…
Full closure of SR 18 planned near Snoqualmie for I-90/SR 18 interchange project, July 9-13
SNOQUALMIE – After nearly four years of construction, the Interstate 90/State Route 18 new interchange project is nearly complete – but one final extended weekend paving closure is needed starting Thursday, June 4.
Revive I-5 returns in Seattle with full northbound freeway closure July 10-13
SEATTLE – Revive I-5 construction is returning to Seattle with a full closure of northbound Interstate 5 from I-90 to Northeast 45th Street following a pause in work for world championship soccer matches. Beginning at 9 p.m. Friday, July 10, on- and off-ramps along this section of northbound I-5 will begin closing,…
Hoquiam: Detour route planned for US 101 Simpson Avenue Bridge repairs July 21-23
HOQUIAM – Starting at 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 21, the one-way bridge, which carries traffic heading from Hoquiam to Aberdeen, will close to all travelers. It will remain closed until 9 a.m. Thursday, July 23. The around-the-clock closure is needed to replace an aging wood piling on the 1928 bridge.
Paving project to improve SR 534 begins work Wednesday, July 15, near Conway in Skagit County
CONWAY – A paving project begins Wednesday, July 8, to create a smoother ride for travelers along a 4.5-mile stretch of State Route 534 between Conway and Lake McMurray.
I-90 Hansen Road overpass replacement work in Moses Lake starts July 7; demolition starts July 27
MOSES LAKE – WSDOT and construction crews will start work on the existing overpass at exit 174 on Tuesday, July 7. Drivers will experience weekday intermittent lane closures until demolition of the bridge begins on July 27.
All lanes of SR 109 near Taholah reopened in time for holiday weekend
TAHOLAH - Both lanes are now open on SR 109 near Canyon Way. The highway was reduced to single-lane alternating traffic following a landslide in March.
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