Infrastructure

SR 169 closure for fish barrier removal

Thursday, August 6, 2026

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State Route 169 will close both directions between Southeast 332nd Street and Plass Road near Jones Lake starting at 12:01 a.m. Monday, Aug. 17, for 35 days to remove fish barriers.

The closure, effective through Sept. 21, 2026, will be accompanied by signed detours. Local access remains permitted north and south of the closure, and businesses along SR 169 will stay open.

WSDOT states the work aims to improve fish passage. Travelers should plan for delays during the closure period.

📄 Source: WSDOT — Highway Construction & Closures — https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel/road-construction

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State Route 169 will close both directions between Southeast 332nd Street and Plass Road near Jones Lake“169: 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.”
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The closure will start at 12:01 a.m. Monday, Aug. 17“169: 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.”
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The closure will last for 35 days“both directions of SR 169 will close between Southeast 332nd Street and Plass Road near Jones Lake for 35 days for fish barrier removal.”
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State Route 169 will close both directions near Jones Lake“169: 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.”
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The closure, effective through Sept. 21, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The closure will be accompanied by signed detours“Separate signed detours will guide people around the closure.”
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Local access remains permitted 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.”
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Businesses along SR 169 will stay open“Local access is permitted north and south of the closure, and businesses are open and accessible along SR 169.”
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WSDOT states the work aims to improve fish passageNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Travelers should plan for delays during the closure period“Flaggers will direct travelers to follow a pilot car through the work zone. Plan ahead and expect delays of up to 20 minutes.”