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NB I-5 SHIFT TONIGHT Expect lane reductions and rolling slowdowns just south of Bellingham as we move NB I-5 off a temporary bypass road & onto a new bridge over Chuckanut Creek (MP 247). - 8p Thurs (10/8) to 5a Fri (10/9) - Expect delays - Follow instructions from signs & crew

Map shows location of lane reductions and rolling slowdowns on northbound Interstate 5 south of Bellingham highlighted in orange with an orange exclamation point marker.

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WSDOT North @north.wsdot.wa.gov · 8h

LANE REDUCTION IN BELLINGHAM THIS WEEKEND Our maintenance team will replace damaged concrete panels on NB I-5 again this weekend. Expect delays while we close the right lane of NB I-5 to perform this work: - 6a Sat (10/10) to 10a Sun (10/11) - Samish Way to Sunset Dr/SR 542

Map shows location of lane reduction on Interstate 5 in Bellingham highlighted in orange with an orange exclamation point. A pullout box reads "Maintenance Medium. I-5 Northbound. Description: From 6 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10 to 10 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, the right lane of northbound Interstate 5 will close from Samish Way (milepost 252) to State Route 542/Sunset Drive (milepost 255) for maintenance. Last updated: 10/01/2026 04:09 PM"

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WSDOT North @north.wsdot.wa.gov · 07/10/2026

NB I-5 SHIFT THURSDAY NIGHT We'll move NB I-5 off a bypass & onto a new bridge over Chuckanut Creek (MP 247) south of Bellingham Thurs night. Expect lane reductions & rolling slowdowns from 9p Thurs (10/8) to 5a Fri (10/9) to make the shift. More: bit.ly/I-5FridayLakeChuckanutFishPassage

Construction work site along Interstate 5 in a rural section of Interstate 5 south of Bellingham. Traffic travels across a new bridge along southbound Interstate 5, while a new bridge is built along northbound and traffic uses a bypass road.

Map shows location of northbound Interstate 5 work with an orange exclamation point with a pullout box that reads "ConstructionMedium
I-5 Northbound Description: Northbound I-5 will use a temporary, two-lane bypass road near Chuckanut Creek (milepost 247) south of Bellingham around the clock through Thursday, Oct. 8. Expect lane reductions and rolling slowdowns from 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8 to 5 a.m. Friday, Oct. 9, to allow crews to make the switch. More information on the project webpage. Last updated: 10/02/2026 11:40 AM"

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WSDOT North @north.wsdot.wa.gov · 07/10/2026

EXPECT SIDEWALK CLOSURES Crews moved to the western span of the SR 536 Skagit River Bridge and began blasting paint & debris from the structure. We'll intermittently close the sidewalk when work is above & offer shuttle service during these times. More: bit.ly/SR536SkagitRiverBridge

Construction site on the western span of the State Route 536 Skagit River Bridge in Mount Vernon. Rigging and upper and lower platforms are seen on the bridge structure on a mostly sunny day.

Construction site on the western span of the State Route 536 Skagit River Bridge in Mount Vernon. Workers in a blue lift rig a containment system on the bridge, as vehicles pass. Other workers and machinery is in the background.

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WSDOT North @north.wsdot.wa.gov · 05/10/2026

Happy Monday, Northerners! Our daylight hours are getting shorter, and it's still dark out there this morning. Be sure to turn on your headlights, lower your speeds and increase following distance.

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WSDOT North @north.wsdot.wa.gov · 04/10/2026

SR 542/Mt. Baker Highway Road to Artist Point closures 🚧 From 8a-4p on Monday (10/5) and Tuesday (10/6), the Mt. Baker Hwy Road to Artist Point will close for winter maintenance. Only official and emergency vehicles will be allowed. More: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WAD...

A map with a red line and a yellow exclamation point and red exclamation point showing where SR 542 will close Monday and Tuesday.

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WSDOT North @north.wsdot.wa.gov · 29/09/2026

SR 542/Road to Artist Point closure🛑 From 8a-4p on Weds (9/30) and Thurs (10/1), both directions of the SR 542/Road to Artist Point (MP 47-54) will close for maintenance. More: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WAD...

A map with a red line showing where the SR 542/Road to Artist Point will close Weds and Thurs.

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WSDOT North @north.wsdot.wa.gov · 25/09/2026

UPDATE 9/25: Friday's rain has forced us to pause repairs on the SR 9 Klein Ditch Bridge (MP 87). The bridge will remain closed until until we get favorable weather to pave the bridge and reopen it to NB & SB traffic. Continue to detour until that work can be finished.

Construction site at the SR 9 Klein Ditch Bridge. A black waterproof membrane covers a section of the bridge with a worker standing on it.

Full closure of State Route 9 is shown with an orange dot south of Nooksack. The detour route is highlighted in blue with arrows in both directions using State Route 9, State Route 542, Interstate 5, State Route 539 and State Route 544.

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WSDOT North @north.wsdot.wa.gov · 25/09/2026

Heads up, Bellingham! From 6a Saturday (9/26) to 10a Sunday (9/27), the right lane of northbound I-5 from Samish Way to SR 542/Sunset Dr will close for concrete panel replacement. Expect delays and plan ahead.

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WSDOT North @north.wsdot.wa.gov · 25/09/2026

People are invited to learn more about SR 532 paving work on Camano Island and in Stanwood and provide feedback through a questionnaire on how they use this stretch of road. Available until Friday, Oct. 2. engage.wsdot.wa.gov/sr-532-caman...

A map of Camano Island and Stanwood with and orange line on SR 532 from East North Camano Drive to just east of North Good Road. This orange line represents a future paving project.

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WSDOT North @north.wsdot.wa.gov · 24/09/2026

SR 9 REOPENED IN SKAGIT COUNTY Our crews were able to complete timber deck repairs on the SR 9 Lake Creek Bridge north of Lake McMurray nearly six days early. Both directions of SR 9 are now open.

Construction work site along State Route 9 in Skagit County. A worker in orange high-visibility gear operates an excavator that is pulling up timber decking from the Lake Creek Bridge.

Construction work site along State Route 9 in Skagit County. A new timber decking for the Lake Creek Bridge is shown, with orange construction candlesticks in the background.

Construction work site along State Route 9 in Skagit County. Machinery, including a roller, is along a fresh section of asphalt over the Lake Creek Bridge.

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WSDOT North @north.wsdot.wa.gov · 24/09/2026

UPDATE 9/24: Crews removed the damaged timber decking on an SR 9 bridge over Klein Ditch on Wed (9/23). Today they'll rebuild the decking. Remember SR 9 is closed between Nooksack & Nugents Corner (MP 87). Continue to add extra travel time and detour around the closure.

Construction site along State Route 9 in Whatcom County. An excavator pulls up timber decking from a bridge over Klein Ditch with various other construction equipment and broken wood nearby.

Construction site along State Route 9 in Whatcom County. The timber decking has been removed from a bridge over Klein Ditch with various other construction equipment and broken wood nearby.

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WSDOT North @north.wsdot.wa.gov · 23/09/2026

SR 9 CLOSED We've closed SR 9 to NB & SB traffic between Nooksack and Nugents Corner for 3 days to repair the bridge over Klein Ditch (MP 87). - Add time to your travel plans - Detour uses SR 542, I-5, SR 539 & SR 544 - Local access permitted north & south of closure

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WSDOT North @north.wsdot.wa.gov · 23/09/2026

WHATCOM COUNTY SR 9 CLOSURE Both directions of SR 9 will close for 3 days between Nooksack & Nugents Corner to repair a bridge over Klein Ditch (MP 87). - Closure begins 6a Wed (9/23) - Local traffic allowed north & south of closure - All thru traffic must detour

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WSDOT North @north.wsdot.wa.gov · 22/09/2026

Maintenance alert 🚧The left lane of westbound SR 20 at Sharpes Corner is closed for guardrail repair. Expect delays in this area, especially if you're going to Anacortes or catching a ferry. @ferries.wsdot.wa.gov

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WSDOT North @north.wsdot.wa.gov · 21/09/2026

SR 9 CLOSED Crews fully closed SR 9 this morning north of Lake McMurray to repair the Lake Creek Bridge and have begun cutting pavement to begin repairs. - SR 9 will remain closed until Wed (9/30) - Detour uses SR 534, I-5 and SR 538/College Way - Add travel time to plans

Map shows closure of State Route 9 north of Lake McMurray marked with orange circle. The detour route is highlighted in blue with arrows using State Route 9, State Route 534, Interstate 5 and State Route 538 in both directions.

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WSDOT North @north.wsdot.wa.gov · 18/09/2026

EXPECT DELAYS NEAR NOOKSACK VALLEY HS Our paving project will alternate traffic through the SR 9/Nooksack Rd and SR 546/E Badger Rd intersection next week: -6a to 6p Mon (9/21) & Tues (9/22) - Plan ahead for delays, especially during school drop-off & pick-up times

Map shows location of alternating traffic on State Route 9 near the State Route 546 intersection highlighted in red with a red exclamation point marker.

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WSDOT North @north.wsdot.wa.gov · 18/09/2026

SR 9 CLOSURE BEGINS MONDAY NB & SB SR 9 will close over the Lake Creek Bridge for 10 days to make repairs. - Closure begins 6a Mon (9/21) south of W Big Lake Blvd (MP 43) - Detour uses SR 534, I-5 and SR 538/College Way - Bridge will reopen Wed (9/30) with 2 lanes

The State Route 9 Lake Creek Bridge with green foliage surrounding it.

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WSDOT North @north.wsdot.wa.gov · 18/09/2026

SB I-5 BRIDGE OPENS Traffic switched to a new fish-passable structure over Chuckanut Creek early this morning. NB I-5 will continue using temporary bypass while we complete another structure for those lanes. Continue to slow down & remain distraction free while work continues.

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WSDOT North @north.wsdot.wa.gov · 18/09/2026

Good morning, Northerners! Friday is here, and we’re all about the weekend. 😎 Before you head out, check your route, leave extra time and give our crews some room to work. You can use our Travel Map to help you plan: wsdot.com/Travel/Real-... Let’s get there safely. 🚗💨

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WSDOT North @north.wsdot.wa.gov · 17/09/2026

CHUCKANUT CREEK UPDATE We will switch SB I-5 back to its usual alignment and onto a new bridge over Chuckanut Creek (MP 247) TONIGHT south of Bellingham. - Expect lane closures & rolling slowdowns 8p Thurs (9/17) to 5a Fri (9/18). NB I-5 will continue to use its bypass road.

Construction site with workers and large equipment pouring the deck of a news southbound Interstate 5 bridge over Chukanut Creek south of Bellingham on a partially cloudy morning.

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WSDOT North @north.wsdot.wa.gov · 16/09/2026

UPDATE 9/16: Crews have been busy restoring natural stream conditions along a tributary to Nookachamps Creek east of Mount Vernon after we installed a new fish-passable structure beneath SR 9 earlier this summer. We'll soon install permanent barrier over the culvert.

Construction work site looking through a culvert along a tributary to Nookachamps Creek beneath State Route 9 in Skagit County. Rocks, a stream and wood can be seen along the restored creek path.

Construction work side along State Route 9 in a rural area of Skagit County east of Mount Vernon. A new culvert carries the highway over a stream channel that has rocks and wood and water in it. Wood barrier lines the edge of the highway and construction vehicles are in the background.

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WSDOT North @north.wsdot.wa.gov · 16/09/2026

Good morning, Northerners! ☀️ Clear skies are on tap for Wednesday morning. Before you hit the road, check your route, allow extra time if needed and remember to give our crews plenty of room to work. Safe travels!

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WSDOT North @north.wsdot.wa.gov · 15/09/2026

UPDATE 9/15: Crews have started applying the finishing coat to the east span of the SR 536 Skagit River/Division St Bridge in Mount Vernon. They're also continuing to inspect, repair and replace steel pieces of the bridge. We are still on track to finish up work in early 2027.

Construction work area along the State Route 536 Skagit River Bridge in Mount Vernon showing freshly painted sections of the bridge beneath the containment system tarp and areas for workers.

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WSDOT North @north.wsdot.wa.gov · 15/09/2026

OVERNIGHT NB I-5 RAMP CLOSURES We'll close the Alger/Lk Samish Rd on-ramp to NB I-5 (exit 240) from 8p to 5a Mon (9/14) & Tues (9/15) as we continue restoring natural habitat along a tributary to Friday Creek. Use the Nulle Rd on-ramp (exit 242) during the closure.

Map shows location of Alger/Lake Samish Road on-ramp to northbound Interstate 5 closure with a yellow exclamation point marker and a pull out box saying: "ConstructionLow 1 of 2 I-5 Northbound
Description: The Alger/Lake Samish Road on-ramp to northbound I-5 (exit 240) will close from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly Monday, Sept. 14, to Wednesday morning, Sept. 16, for fish passage construction. People can detour to the Nulle Road on-ramp to northbound I-5 (exit 242). More information on the project webpage. Last updated: 09/11/2026 09:34 AM"

onstruction work site showing a stream bed with woody debris leadin up to a fish passage structure beneath southbound Interstate 5 on a sunny day. A yellow excavator is on the right in the stream channel.

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WSDOT North @north.wsdot.wa.gov · 14/09/2026

SR 20 LANE REDUCTIONS TUESDAY EB & WB SR 20 will be reduced to a single lane in each direction between Anacortes and Burlington for pavement sampling. Expect delays in the area. - 8a to 3p Tues (9/15) - Swinomish Channel bridges to SR 536 @ferries.wsdot.wa.gov

Map shows location of eastbound and westbound State Route 20 lane reductions between Anacortes and Burlington highlighted in orange with an orange exclamation point marker.

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WSDOT North @north.wsdot.wa.gov · 14/09/2026

Good morning, Northerners! It's a clear and crisp start to Monday. Check out the @wsdot.wa.gov app for ferry and border wait times, Amtrak updates and real-time construction and traffic information.

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WSDOT North @north.wsdot.wa.gov · 13/09/2026

SR 546/E Badger Rd closing overnight for paving📢 From 8p TONIGHT (9/13) to 6a Mon (9/14), both directions of SR 546/E Badger Rd will close from Van Buren to SR 9/Nooksack Rd. Signed detours will be in place. This a multi-night pavement project: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WAD...

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WSDOT North @north.wsdot.wa.gov · 11/09/2026

The Mt. Baker Hill Climb is Saturday (9/13!) SR 542/Road to Artist Point will close from 7a to noon for the event. Expect delays near Snowater Road. Slow down, enjoy the ride and share the road!

A map with a red line and an exclamation point.

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WSDOT North @north.wsdot.wa.gov · 11/09/2026

Good morning, Northerners. It's another busy weekend as people take advantage of the last bits of summer. Be sure to check out the @wsdot.wa.gov app to help you get around road closures, check ferry wait times and follow real-time traffic.

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WSDOT North @north.wsdot.wa.gov · 09/09/2026

HEADS UP, Bellingham: All northbound lanes of SR 539/Guide Meridian near Kelly Road are closed for City of Bellingham construction work. The work is expected to be finished at 3 p.m. Traffic is currently getting by in the median. Plan travel accordingly and drive with caution.

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WSDOT North @north.wsdot.wa.gov · 09/09/2026

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WSDOT North @north.wsdot.wa.gov · 09/09/2026

Good morning! It's a beautiful day with some low fog hanging around in some places. Be sure to turn on your headlights when you head out the door.

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WSDOT North @north.wsdot.wa.gov · 04/09/2026

SR 20 FINAL UPDATE: We have reopened all lanes of SR 20 at Campbell Lake Rd. Thank you for your patience. Note - The temporary speed limit is 40 mph after the banking on a corner was removed to level the area for roundabout construction in 2027. More: bit.ly/SR20CampbellLake

Map shows location of State Route 20 where the speed limit has been temporarily reduced to 40 mph highlighted in yellow with a yellow exclamation point marker.

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WSDOT North @north.wsdot.wa.gov · 04/09/2026

Labor Day weekend is here! Expect heavy traffic on I-5 between Bellingham and the U.S.-Canada border and longer than normal ferry wait times. Follow @ferries.wsdot.wa.gov for real-time updates and check out our Labor Day travel charts to help you plan: wsdot.wa.gov/travel/holid...

A chart with green, yellow and red lines with a black line down the middle.

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WSDOT North @north.wsdot.wa.gov · 04/09/2026

Hey there traffic fam! A bit of a fall-like start to your pre-Labor Day commute. We're seeing some drizzly weather and wet pavement in a few places. Give yourself enough distance and watch for slick spots.

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WSDOT North @north.wsdot.wa.gov · 03/09/2026

SR 20 UPDATE 9/3: We're getting really close! We completed temporary lane striping and are finishing installing temporary lighting today. On Fri (9/4) we'll raise the guardrail in the area and place mulch before we restore SR 20 at Campbell Lake Road to its usual configuration.

Construction work site along a rural section of State Route 20 at Campbell Lake Road in Skagit County on a mostly cloudy day. A white truck and crew members install temporary pavement markings, with orange construction barrels lining the highway.

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WSDOT North @north.wsdot.wa.gov · 02/09/2026

SR 20 UPDATE 9/2: After paving Tues, crews painted temporary lane markings Wed. We're on track to open all SR 20 lanes at Campbell Lake Rd by noon Fri (9/4), after we install temporary lighting and raise guardrail in the area. Continue to expect delays and add travel time.

Construction work site along State Route 20 at Campbell Lake Road in Skagit County on a partially sunny day. Construction equipment works on compacting fresh pavement, as vehicles use an open lane lined with orange construction barrels.

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WSDOT North @north.wsdot.wa.gov · 01/09/2026

TAKE A PEAK Under our containment system, the SR 536 Skagit River Bridge in Mt Vernon is starting to look like new. Crews are busy blasting, inspecting & adding intermediate coats of paint to the east span. No EB traffic will be allowed through early 2027 while work finishes.

A freshly painted section of the State Route 536 Skagit River Bridge inside a containment system. Steel pieces have a new intermediate coat of grey paint, with netting and plastic covering portions of the bridge structure.

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WSDOT North @north.wsdot.wa.gov · 01/09/2026

SR 20 UPDATE 9/1: Leveling work continues on the southeast portion of the SR 20 intersection with Campbell Lake Rd to prepare for roundabout construction in 2027. We'll continue to alternate traffic through the intersection until noon Fri (9/4). Plan ahead and expect delays.

Construction area along State Route 20 at Campbell Lake Road on a mostly sunny day in Skagit County. A yellow excavator levels and area of dirt as a truck passes on a fresh section of asphalt lined by orange construction barrels.

Construction area along State Route 20 at Campbell Lake Road on a mostly sunny day in Skagit County. Crews and yellow roller compact a section of dirt. Orange construction barrels line the area, with traffic passing in the background.

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WSDOT North @north.wsdot.wa.gov · 01/09/2026

SB I-5 RAMP CLOSURE TONIGHT We'll close the SB I-5 off-ramp to Alger/Lake Samish Rd (exit 240) from 8p Tues (9/1) to 5a Wed (9/2) to continue fish passage work along a tributary to Friday Creek. Eetour using the Nulle Rd off-ramp (exit 242). More: bit.ly/I-5FridayLakeChuckanutFishPassage

Map shows location of the southbound Interstate 5 off-ramp to Alger/Lake Samish Road (exit 240) closure with a yellow exclamation point marker south of Bellingham. A pullout box reads: "Construction; Medium; 1 of 2; I-5 Southbound; Description: The southbound I-5 off-ramp to Alger/Lake Samish Road (exit 240) will close from 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, to 5 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, for fish passage construction. More information on the project webpage. Last updated: 08/28/2026 10:52 AM"

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WSDOT North @north.wsdot.wa.gov · 31/08/2026

SR 20 UPDATE 8/31: Entering our final week of our SR 20 lane reduction at Campbell Lake Rd, crews remain on track to restore the original intersection configuration by noon Fri (9/4). We are continuing work to build up and level the area to build a roundabout in 2027.

Construction work site along the State Route 20 intersection at Campbell Lake Road in Skagit County. A yellow excavator works beside the road, with other construction equipment in the area.

Construction work site along the State Route 20 intersection at Campbell Lake Road in Skagit County. An orange excavator works beside the road, with other construction equipment in the area. Vehicles pass along SR 20 behind orange construction barrels.

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WSDOT North @north.wsdot.wa.gov · 31/08/2026

MAINTENANCE ALERT From 8:30a-2:30p on Tuesday (9/1), the left lane of westbound SR 20 east of Sharpes Corner in Anacortes will close for attenuator repair. Expect delays, especially if you're taking a ferry @ferries.wsdot.wa.gov

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WSDOT North @north.wsdot.wa.gov · 31/08/2026

EXPECT DELAYS NEAR NUGETS CORNER We're finishing paving work on SR 9 near Nugents Corner today. We will work with our contractor to limit backups, but people traveling through the area should expect delays on SR 9 and SR 542 until this paving work wraps up at 6p tonight (8/31).

Map shows location of construction on State Route 9 at State Route 542 intersection with an orange exclamation point marker. Traffic flow in the area is seen in green, yellow, orange and red.

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WSDOT North @north.wsdot.wa.gov · 30/08/2026

NIGHTLY SR 534 LANE REDUCTIONS BEGIN Seven nights of flaggers & pilot vehicles alternating SR 534 traffic east of Conway begins tonight (8/30). Expect delays 7p to 5a nightly while we install lane markings & rumble strips. This work needs dry weather & may be rescheduled.

Map shows location of construction on State Route 534 between Conway and Lake McMurray highlighted in orange.

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WSDOT North @north.wsdot.wa.gov · 29/08/2026

SR 20 UPDATE 8/29: We're in the final week of our SR 20 lane reduction at Campbell Lake Road. - Expect delays during heavier weekend traffic - Watch for Deception Pass Classic bike riders on roads near work area on southern end of Fidalgo Island & across Deception Pass

Map shows location of State Route 20 work at Campbell Lake Road with a red exclamation point marker. A yellow exclamation point marker is at Deception Pass for the Deception Pass Classic bike ride.

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WSDOT North @north.wsdot.wa.gov · 28/08/2026

SR 20 UPDATE 8/28: Crews continued to build up the western sections of the Campbell Lake Road intersection to build a roundabout in 2027. - Traffic will alternate thru Sept. 4 - Expect delays during heavier travel times - Watch for bike riders on area roads this weekend

Construction work zone along State Route 20 at Campbell Lake Road in Skagit County on a mostly sunny day. A yellow bulldozer moves material to level an area. Orange construction barrels line the open lanes at the intersection.

Construction work zone along State Route 20 at Campbell Lake Road in Skagit County on a mostly sunny day. Workers and an orange excavator move material along a freshly paved section of the highway. Orange construction barrels line the open lanes at the intersection and vehicles pass by.

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WSDOT North @north.wsdot.wa.gov · 28/08/2026

Maintenance alert 🚧 SR 20/North Cascades Highway will CLOSE in both directions over the Grandy Creek bridge (MP 82) west of Concrete from 6:30a-noon on Sunday for log jam removal. Russell Rd is an available local detour.

A map with a text box that reads "SR 20 Both Directions
Description: From 6:30 a.m. to noon Sunday, Aug. 30, both directions of State Route 20 will close over the Grandy Creek Bridge (milepost 82) for maintenance. Traffic will detour to Russell Road to Cape Horn Road to Lusk Road to rejoin SR 20.
Last updated: 08/21/2026 03:18 PM"

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WSDOT North @north.wsdot.wa.gov · 28/08/2026

NB I-5 LANE CLOSURE IN BELLINGHAM From 6a Sat (8/29) to 11a Sun (8/30), the right lane of northbound I-5 will close at Samish Way in Bellingham for concrete panel replacement. Expect lengthy delays. Our Travel Map can help you prepare: wsdot.com/Travel/Real-...

A map with an orange line indicating where one right lane of northbound I-5 will close in Bellingham.

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