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US 97, I-405, and SR 169 closures announced

Friday, August 7, 2026

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WSDOT has announced multiple highway closures across the Olympic Peninsula effective this week. US 97 between Wapato and Union Gap will have a continuous single-lane closure with a 10-ft width restriction starting March 26, 2026. I-405 will close two northbound lanes nightly from August 5 to 7 between North 30th Street and Lake Washington Boulevard. State Route 169 will close both directions from August 17 to September 21 for fish barrier removal near Jones Lake, with local access maintained.

The closures impact daily commutes and travel routes. WSDOT states signed detours will guide drivers around affected areas. SR 169's closure will last 35 days, and other temporary closures on SR 522, SR 203, and SR 526 are scheduled through August 7. All closures are scheduled for specific dates and times with expected end dates provided.

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

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WSDOT has announced multiple highway closures across the Olympic PeninsulaNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The closures are effective this weekNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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US 97 between Wapato and Union Gap will have a continuous single-lane closure“097: US 97 milepost 74 to 75, between Wapato and Union Gap. Until further notice, there will be a continuous single-lane closure both directions and 10-ft width restriction for construction work.”
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The closure on US 97 will have a 10-ft width restriction“097: US 97 milepost 74 to 75, between Wapato and Union Gap. Until further notice, there will be a continuous single-lane closure both directions and 10-ft width restriction for construction work.”
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The closure on US 97 will start March 26, 2026“097: US 97 milepost 74 to 75, between Wapato and Union Gap. Until further notice, there will be a continuous single-lane closure both directions and 10-ft width restriction for construction work. Effective: Mar 26, 2026, 10:09 PM”
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I-405 will close two northbound lanes nightlyNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The closure on I-405 will be from August 5 to 7“405: Up to two lanes of northbound I-405 from North 30th Street (milepost 6.5) to Lake Washington Boulevard Southeast (milepost 9.3) will be closed nightly, 9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5 – 4:45 a.m. Friday, Aug. 7.”
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The closure on I-405 is between North 30th Street and Lake Washington Boulevard“405: Up to two lanes of northbound I-405 from North 30th Street (milepost 6.5) to Lake Washington Boulevard Southeast (milepost 9.3) will be closed nightly, 9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5 – 4:45 a.m. Friday, Aug. 7.”
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State Route 169 will close both directions“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 on State Route 169 will be from August 17 to September 21“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. Separate signed detours will guide people around the closure. Local access is permitted north and south of the closure, and businesses are open and accessible along SR 169. Effective: Aug 5, 2026, 11:19 AM Expected end: Sep 21, 2026, 5:00 AM”
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The closure on State Route 169 is 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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Local access will be maintained during the closure on State Route 169“Local access is permitted north and south of the closure, and businesses are open and accessible along SR 169.”
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The closure on SR 169 will last 35 days“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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Other temporary closures on SR 522, SR 203, and SR 526 are scheduled through August 7No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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All closures are scheduled for specific dates and timesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Expected end dates for closures are provided“Expected end: Aug 7, 2026, 4:45 AM Expected end: Aug 6, 2026, 3:00 AM Expected end: Sep 21, 2026, 5:00 AM Expected end: Aug 28, 2026, 6:00 AM Expected end: Aug 7, 2026, 5:00 AM Expected end: Aug 6, 2026, 3:00 PM Expected end: Aug 17, 2026, 5:00 AM”