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UPDATE: Emergency repairs close SR 162 around the clock between Orting and South Prairie
ORTING - State Route 162 has reopened between Orting and South Prairie following emergency repair work.
SR 410 reopens after emergency repairs completed Tuesday, Dec. 23, in Enumclaw
ENUMCLAW – Construction crews working under an emergency contract completed permanent repairs to State Route 410 Tuesday, Dec. 23, after floodwaters damaged a section of the highway near Boise Creek in Enumclaw.
Emergency repairs to begin on US 2 east of Skykomish
SKYKOMISH – Emergency work to remove debris on US 2 east of Skykomish will begin Saturday, Dec. 20.
Emergency repairs set to begin on SR 410 in Enumclaw
ENUMCLAW – Emergency work to repair the roadway on State Route 410 in Enumclaw will begin as early as Monday, Dec. 21.
Projected 700,000 sailing through a winter waterland aboard state ferries during final 13 days of the year
SEATTLE – It’s better than a one-horse open sleigh, so there will be a lot of people using Washington State Ferries to get to their destinations this holiday season.
Emergency repairs begin on US 2 at Stevens Pass
STEVENS PASS – Emergency work to repair several miles of washouts and mudslides on US 2 Stevens Pass began Thursday, Dec. 18.
Emergency repairs begin Dec. 18 on SR 20 west of Winthrop
WINTHROP – Emergency work to repair the washout and mudslides that closed State Route 20 west of Winthrop for a week began Thursday, Dec. 18.
Road to the coast is clear: All lanes reopen along US 12 and SR 8 in Grays Harbor County
ELMA - All lanes are now open along US 12 and State Route 8 between Montesano and the Thurston County line following a multi-year fish passage project at five locations in Grays Harbor County.
Second community conversation on North Spokane Corridor scheduled Thursday, Dec. 18
SPOKANE – Public and active transportation users are invited to take part in the second session of community conversations surrounding the North Spokane Corridor’s final connection project. This second community meeting will continue with a focus on planning for community improvements in and around the Interstate 90…
Repairs underway to repair a damaged section of US 12 in Naches
NACHES - Work to repair a section of US 12 in Naches damaged by the Naches River is underway.
Slow down on ice and snow.
It's easier to skid or lose control traveling at higher speeds. Give yourself more time to stop.
Carry chains, practice installing them.
Winter conditions could mean chains are required on your route. Practice putting them on your vehicle ahead of time.
Pack your winter car kit.
Carry extra supplies like warm clothing, ice scraper and brush, jumper cables and other emergency items.