Multiple highway closures and lane restrictions begin or continue this week for maintenance and utility work across the peninsula. WSDOT announced overnight closures on I-5, US 2, SR 169, SR 96, SR 20, and I-405 starting between August 9 and 14. The most significant closure is on SR 169, which will be closed for 35 days starting August 17 for fish barrier removal. Local access remains open north and south of the closure. Other work includes nightly closures on I-5, I-405, and SR 96, with single-lane operations on US 2 through September. Flagged traffic control will be in place on SR 302 from August 11-13. Drivers should plan for delays and use detours when available. WSDOT advises travelers to check for updates before heading out.
Olympic Peninsula Roadwork Continues Through August
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- ⚠Multiple highway closures and lane restrictions begin or continue this week for maintenance and utility work across the peninsulaNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ✓WSDOT announced overnight closures on I-5, US 2, SR 169, SR 96, SR 20, and I-405 starting between August 9 and 14“005: Nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next day beginning Monday, Aug. 10 to 5 a.m. Friday, Aug. 14, the northbound Interstate 5 off-ramp to northbound Southcenter Parkway (milepost 154) will close for maintenance. The off-ramp to southbound Southcenter Parkway will remain open.”
- ⚠The most significant closure is on SR 169No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ✓SR 169 will be closed for 35 days starting August 17 for fish barrier removal“Starting at 12:01 a.m. Monday, Aug. 17, both directions of SR 169 will close between Southeast 332nd Street and Plass Road near Jones Lake for 35 days for fish barrier removal.”
- ✓Local access remains open north and south of the closure“Local access is permitted north and south of the closure, and businesses are open and accessible along SR 169.”
- ⚠Other work includes nightly closures on I-5, I-405, and SR 96No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠Single-lane operations will be on US 2 through SeptemberNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ✓Flagged traffic control will be in place on SR 302 from August 11-13“302: From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11 through Thursday, Aug. 13, travelers can expect one way traffic controlled by flaggers and stops of up to 15 minutes on SR 302 in Victor for road repairs.”
- ⚠Drivers should plan for delays and use detours when availableNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠WSDOT advises travelers to check for updates before heading outNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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