Sign in

Snoqualmie Pass

@snoqualmiepass.wsdot.wa.gov
2.2K followers 28 following 241 posts
PostsRepliesMedia
Snoqualmie Pass @snoqualmiepass.wsdot.wa.gov · 22/07/2026
Saddle up, Gorge Amphitheater goers. The I-90 Vantage Bridge lane reductions are back to 24/7, which will likely impact your trek to the Chris Stapleton show. Go early, or pack your patience.
021
Snoqualmie Pass @snoqualmiepass.wsdot.wa.gov · 04/03/2026
Work started this week on the I-90/Vantage Bridge. Traffic is down to a single-lane in each direction now through the fall with the exception of the following weekends: Memorial, 4th of July, and Labor Day. Traffic is typically heaviest eastbound Fridays and westbound Sundays.
010
Snoqualmie Pass @snoqualmiepass.wsdot.wa.gov · 15/12/2025
I-90 updates 1. Two left lanes closed on EB I-90 at MP 36 between North Bend & the summit due to embankment erosion. 2. Full closure WB I-90 this week at Bullfrog (exit 80) to install girders for the new westbound overpass. Detour via the off & on ramps.
182
Snoqualmie Pass @snoqualmiepass.wsdot.wa.gov · 31/10/2025
The weather across the pass is going to be a little wicked today and into the weekend, with lots of rain forecasted. Please remember to slow down and turn on your headlights for safety.
0496
Snoqualmie Pass @snoqualmiepass.wsdot.wa.gov · 28/10/2025
UPDATE #5: Look at the quick work by our contractor last week removing the damaged Bullfrog Road overpass. Now our bridge engineers are designing the new westbound section. We’ll keep you posted on timeline and schedule for construction.
1102
Snoqualmie Pass @snoqualmiepass.wsdot.wa.gov · 25/10/2025
UPDATE #4: WB I-90 has REOPENED near Cle Elum following the removal of the damaged Bullfrog Road overpass. Crews worked nonstop overnight so we could reopen I-90 earlier than expected. Our bridge engineers are designing a new WB overpass. We'll keep you posted on next steps!
6778
Snoqualmie Pass @snoqualmiepass.wsdot.wa.gov · 24/10/2025
UPDATE #3: WSDOT and contractor crews made great progress overnight, removing the damaged westbound Bullfrog Road overpass. With the span now removed, crews are clearing debris from the demolition site. Target is still to reopen the westbound lanes by early next week.
Photo of demolition equipment on westbound I-90 removing pieces of concrete and rebar of the damaged Bullfrog Road overpass.Photo of demolition equipment on westbound I-90 completing demolition of the damaged overpass.Photo of demolition equipment and the removed span of the westbound overpass.
1121
Snoqualmie Pass @snoqualmiepass.wsdot.wa.gov · 23/10/2025
UPDATE #2: An emergency contractor will demolish the damaged Bullfrog Road overpass beginning Oct. 23. One lane of EB I-90 will be closed during demo from 6 p.m. Oct. 23 to 8 p.m. Oct. 25. WB I-90 expected to reopen early next week. Traffic is detoured at Exit 80.
15519
Snoqualmie Pass @snoqualmiepass.wsdot.wa.gov · 22/10/2025
UPDATE: I-90 remains closed WB at Exit 80 near Cle Elum after an oversized load struck the overpass. Travelers are being detoured at Exit 80 via the off- and on-ramp. Crews will be out today to assess the damage. The Washington State Patrol is investigating. No estimate for a reopening.
A close up photo of the damage done to an overpass on westbound I-90 at Exit 80 near Cle Elum. Pieces of the bridge and concrete are hanging from the overpass

A photo of the damage done to an overpass on westbound I-90 at Exit 80 near Cle Elum. Pieces of the bridge and concrete are hanging, with debris on the roadway and the oversized tanker truck in the background.
A photo of the damage to the tank of the oversized load showing the tank crushed at the top and on the sides.
84920
Snoqualmie Pass @snoqualmiepass.wsdot.wa.gov · 19/09/2025
Crews are making a lot of progress clearing the crash on eastbound I-90 near Easton. One semi has been removed and a tow truck is in the process of removing the other.
152
Snoqualmie Pass @snoqualmiepass.wsdot.wa.gov · 19/09/2025
Eastbound I-90 is blocked (mp 66) near Easton due to a crash involving two semi trucks. We are working on getting more information about the closure points and estimated duration.
242
Snoqualmie Pass @snoqualmiepass.wsdot.wa.gov · 28/08/2025
Good news! All lanes of I-90 over the Vantage Bridge are now open. Bad news! 🎵 Ooh, traffic jam got more cars than a beach got sand 🎶 Labor Day weekend is a busy one, be prepared for delays regardless.
160
Snoqualmie Pass @snoqualmiepass.wsdot.wa.gov · 19/08/2025
For those traveling on I-90 near Cle Elum (MP 77 to 84), please use extreme caution as fire crews working the Sun County Fire will be entering and exiting the roadway and working along the shoulder to put out hotspots.
071
Snoqualmie Pass @snoqualmiepass.wsdot.wa.gov · 19/08/2025
For those traveling on I-90 near Cle Elum (MP 77 to 84), please use extreme caution as fire crews working the Sun County Fire will be entering and exiting the roadway and working along the shoulder to put out hotspots. Go here for updates: bit.ly/3Ux7koD
010
Snoqualmie Pass @snoqualmiepass.wsdot.wa.gov · 19/08/2025
UPDATE: Due to fire activity and poor visibility I-90 is closed EB at MP 70 near Easton and WB at MP 106 near Ellensburg.
0145
Snoqualmie Pass @snoqualmiepass.wsdot.wa.gov · 18/08/2025
Due to several fires along the roadway, we are seeing delays on WB I-90 between Easton MP 75 and Cle Elum MP 85.
021
Snoqualmie Pass @snoqualmiepass.wsdot.wa.gov · 15/08/2025
We are seeing delays and added travel time on EB I-90 between Kittitas (MP 115) and Vantage (MP 136) due to heavy traffic and lane closures for bridge deck repairs.
Photo of traffic back ups on eastbound I-90 between Kittitas and Vantage Bridge.
010
Snoqualmie Pass @snoqualmiepass.wsdot.wa.gov · 31/07/2025
What's up, shedders? T R A F F I C. That's what. Watershed is this weekend at the Gorge Amphitheatre. The I-90 Vantage Bridge is still down to one lane in each direction. Plan for added travel time or 'schwoop' around the bridge.
183
Snoqualmie Pass @snoqualmiepass.wsdot.wa.gov · 24/07/2025
Heads up, we are seeing delays on EB I-90 near Vantage Bridge, MP 136, due to lane closures for our bridge deck repair work and increased traffic volumes.
000
Snoqualmie Pass @snoqualmiepass.wsdot.wa.gov · 18/07/2025
I-90 updates 1. The left two lanes of eastbound I-90 are closed & the right lane is open at MP 45. 2. Plan for delays across the I-90 Vantage Bridge. 3. Rock blasting closure: 8 p.m. July 24 near Easton for approx. 1 hour.
Travel advisory that says: HYAK – Travelers headed across Interstate 90 between North Bend and Vantage should plan for delays due to multiple work zones and closures for rock blasting. Here’s what to expect:

NEW: I-90 east of Snoqualmie Summit
On eastbound I-90 near Bandera (Exit 45), a previous traffic shift routed one lane onto the off-ramp, which has changed. The current configuration has the left two lanes open, while the far-right lane is closed for bridge deck repairs. Exit 45 is open. This lane closure will remain in place through September. 
I-90 across the Vantage Bridge 
The traffic configuration on I-90 across the Vantage Bridge is down to one lane in each direction with a 9-foot width restriction until the Labor Day weekend. Plan for weekend delays due to events across the state. Headed to the Gorge Amphitheatre this weekend? Here’s what you need to know.

Rock blasting to close I-90 near Easton
A one-hour rock blasting closure is planned for 8 p.m. Thursday, July 24. Traffic will be stopped in both directions at the Cabin Creek interchange (milepost 63) and the West Easton interchange (milepost 70) for approximately one hour.
010
Snoqualmie Pass @snoqualmiepass.wsdot.wa.gov · 17/07/2025
Don't forget: The I-90 Vantage Bridge is down to one lane in each direction. Headed to the Mumford And Sons concert at The Gorge? Leave EARLY. expect DELAYS. or take a DETOUR.
075
Snoqualmie Pass @snoqualmiepass.wsdot.wa.gov · 11/07/2025
I-90 updates Hopefully by next Friday (7/18) we can open two eastbound left lanes near the summit & close the right lane. Rock blast closure tonight near Easton (7/10) & we may need a 2nd one on 7/17. Vantage Bridge down to 2 lanes through Sept. Weekend Delays
Travel advisory that says: Important I-90 updates from North Bend to Vantage 

HYAK – Here’s a preview of the construction zones that will add time to your trip from North Bend to Vantage and an update on rock blasting.

NEW: I-90 near Snoqualmie Summit
There is a 24/7 traffic revision on eastbound I-90, 11 miles east of North Bend. Two lanes are open. Either take the ramp at exit 45 as it reconnects to the highway or stay on the mainline. Please slow down and pay attention. Starting Friday, July 18, the left two lanes will be open and the right lane will be closed through September.  
NEW: I-90 across the Vantage Bridge 
The traffic configuration on I-90 across the Vantage Bridge has returned to one lane in each direction with a 9-foot width restriction until the Labor Day weekend. Plan for weekend delays due to events across the state.

NEW: I-90 rock blasting near Easton
A one-hour rock blasting closure is planned for Thursday, July 17, from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Traffic will be stopped in both directions at the Cabin Creek interchange (milepost 63) and the West Easton interchange (milepost 70). This is the second and final rock blasting closure planned for 2025 at this time, but if additional blasts are needed, advanced notification will be made.
010
Snoqualmie Pass @snoqualmiepass.wsdot.wa.gov · 03/07/2025
Both east and west Indian John rest areas are closed due to a power outage. Puget Sound Energy estimates they will reopen in a couple of hours.
351
Snoqualmie Pass @snoqualmiepass.wsdot.wa.gov · 02/07/2025
I-90 updates Eastbound I-90 near the summit down to two lanes in each direction. The Vantage Bridge will be open to all lanes 7/3 - 7/8. Rock blasting closure planned near Easton next Thursday, July 9. Plan for delays over the holiday weekend.
Travel advisory that says: Important I-90 updates from North Bend to Vantage 

HYAK – Here’s a preview of the construction zones that will add time to your trip from North Bend to Vantage and an update on rock blasting.

I-90 near Snoqualmie Summit
There is a traffic revision on eastbound I-90, 11 miles east of North Bend. Two lanes are open. Either take the ramp at exit 45 as it reconnects to the highway or stay on the mainline. Please slow down and pay attention. Crews are repairing a bridge deck. This traffic revision will remain in place 24 hours a day, seven days a week until September. Plan for added travel time, especially on Fridays. Here is a short video explaining the traffic in that section. 
NEW: I-90 across the Vantage Bridge 
All lanes will be open on I-90 across the Vantage Bridge Thursday, July 3 through Tuesday, July 8. Starting Wednesday, July 9, traffic will return to one lane in each direction until the Labor Day weekend. Plan for delays due to events across the state.

NEW: I-90 rock blasting near Easton
A one-hour closure for rock blasting is planned for Thursday, July 9 from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Traffic will be stopped in both directions at the Cabin Creek interchange (milepost 63) and the west Easton interchange (milepost 70). This is the only rock blasting closure planned for 2025 at this time, but if additional blasts are needed, advanced notification will be made.
040
Snoqualmie Pass @snoqualmiepass.wsdot.wa.gov · 28/06/2025
Backups on westbound I-82 near Ellensburg due to two semi collisions. The left lane is open. Eastbound I-90 between North Bend and Snoqualmie Pass is still backed up for about 15 miles.
032
Snoqualmie Pass @snoqualmiepass.wsdot.wa.gov · 27/06/2025
13-mile backup on eastbound I-90 What: A semi truck hauling whisky crashed at 7 a.m. Where: 11 miles east of North Bend. Issue: Due to damage, weight & way it crashed, crews had trouble removing it. The lane is now open but there is heavy weekend traffic. Consider an alt. route.
A semi truck crashed on eastbound I-90 covering the entire the ramp.A semi truck crashed on eastbound I-90 covering the entire the ramp.A semi truck crashed on eastbound I-90 covering the entire the ramp.
3275
Snoqualmie Pass @snoqualmiepass.wsdot.wa.gov · 27/06/2025
Delays on I-90 eastbound, 11 miles east of North Bend (MP 45) due to a collision. One lane is open.
Map of where the collision is on eastbound I-90 at milepost 45.
041
Snoqualmie Pass @snoqualmiepass.wsdot.wa.gov · 13/06/2025
I-90 construction highlights Delays near the summit expected on Fridays through September and all lanes are open across the Vantage Bridge this weekend.
Image of a travel advisory that says: I-90 travel delays from North Bend to Vantage 

HYAK – Here’s a preview of the construction zones that will add time to your trip from North Bend to Vantage.

I-90 near Snoqualmie Summit
Eastbound travelers will see the far-right lane diverted off I-90 at exit 45, using the off- and on-ramps to bypass a construction zone before rejoining the highway. The far left eastbound lane will remain open. Crews are repairing a bridge deck and this traffic revision will remain in place 24 hours a day, seven days a week until September. Plan for added travel time, especially on Fridays.
I-90 across the Vantage Bridge 
All lanes will be open on I-90 across the Vantage Bridge Friday, June 13 through Sunday, June 15. Plan for delays due to events across the state and the Father’s Day holiday. There will be one lane in each direction Monday, June 16 through Thursday, June 19.
020
Snoqualmie Pass @snoqualmiepass.wsdot.wa.gov · 13/06/2025
We are grateful for babies and playful deer families on the I-90 wildlife overcrossing.
0202
Snoqualmie Pass @snoqualmiepass.wsdot.wa.gov · 11/06/2025
We're repairing the bridge deck on EB I-90 near Exit 45. A new traffic shift diverts the right lane off at the exit to bypass the work zone, the left lane stays on I-90. Expect delays, especially Fridays due to more traffic. This work continues for the next several months.
011
Snoqualmie Pass @snoqualmiepass.wsdot.wa.gov · 03/06/2025
Sometimes our biologist sends us clips that make our jaws drop!
31004
Snoqualmie Pass @snoqualmiepass.wsdot.wa.gov · 25/05/2025
A collision has the WB lanes of I-90 blocked at MP 98, west of Ellensburg. Expect delays due to several miles of backup.
010
Snoqualmie Pass @snoqualmiepass.wsdot.wa.gov · 24/05/2025
Chinook Pass is open!
081
Snoqualmie Pass @snoqualmiepass.wsdot.wa.gov · 23/05/2025
Good News! Our friends on SR 410 Chinook Pass and SR 123 Cayuse Pass are open for the season, right in time for Memorial Day wknd. Please have a safe holiday weekend.
1429
Snoqualmie Pass @snoqualmiepass.wsdot.wa.gov · 22/05/2025
All lanes of the I-90 Vantage Bridge are open for the holiday wknd until June 1. Due to increased traffic, drivers should still plan for added travel time. Check out the link for more information about the project to replace the bridge deck. bit.ly/4k8EZzW
022
Snoqualmie Pass @snoqualmiepass.wsdot.wa.gov · 21/05/2025
I-90 Vantage Bridge Update We will be opening up the bridge to all lanes (2 lanes in each direction) for some holidays & weekends now through early July. Regardless, delays still likely especially during Gorge concerts. More info: wsdot.wa.gov/about/news/2...
Map of I-90 across the Vantage Bridge
051
Snoqualmie Pass @snoqualmiepass.wsdot.wa.gov · 15/05/2025
Reopening date for SR 410/Chinook and SR 123/Cayuse passes Friday AM, May 23. More info on Memorial Day travel bit.ly/4miAzbe DON'T FORGET It's a remote area with few services & limited cell reception.
0214
Snoqualmie Pass @snoqualmiepass.wsdot.wa.gov · 08/05/2025
Whether you are a mom or a grad (or both), don't cross the I-90 Vantage Bridge this weekend unless you've packed: YOUR PATIENCE. Travelers have been experiencing multiple hour days and this video explains WHY.
1216
Snoqualmie Pass @snoqualmiepass.wsdot.wa.gov · 02/05/2025
SR 410/Chinook Pass Update This week, the bulldozers reached the summit log bridge, the avalanche crew was busy on the hill & clear skies have returned. The snowbank is 20 feet in places!
080
Snoqualmie Pass @snoqualmiepass.wsdot.wa.gov · 01/05/2025
For those traveling EB on I-90 across the Vantage Bridge we are seeing slowdowns and added travel time due to heavy traffic and lane closures as part of the project to replace the bridge deck.
020
Snoqualmie Pass @snoqualmiepass.wsdot.wa.gov · 01/05/2025
A crash on WB I-90 near MP 78, just west of Cle Elum, is causing slowdowns and delays for travelers.
000
Snoqualmie Pass @snoqualmiepass.wsdot.wa.gov · 28/04/2025
SR 410/Chinook Pass & SR 123/Cayuse Passes More road clearing, avalanche control & pictures. Mount Rainier National Park Find out what’s open, what’s closed and what NPS has planned for construction in 2025. bit.ly/448UvH3 📷Avalanche crews examine the snowpack
The avalanche crew examines the snowpack for weakness.A snow blower removes snow from SR 410. A big plume of snow cascades over the steep mountain pass.The snow on Chinook Pass is so deep that it covers the restrooms at the summit barely revealing the tops.
0103
Snoqualmie Pass @snoqualmiepass.wsdot.wa.gov · 22/04/2025
Today's crash on EB I-90 near Easton involved our work zone. A semi-truck blew thru our traffic control, injuring an employee. Thankfully, their injuries aren't serious, but this could have ended worse. It's Work Zone Awareness week - do your part to slow down & pay attention!
2265
Snoqualmie Pass @snoqualmiepass.wsdot.wa.gov · 17/04/2025
*SR 410/Chinook & SR 123/Cayuse Pass update* Sunny skies allowed the road crew to make progress as they got into deeper snow earlier this week. Lots more work to do as the avalanche crews is about to encounter more avalanche terrain.
0102
Snoqualmie Pass @snoqualmiepass.wsdot.wa.gov · 11/04/2025
*SR 410/Chinook & SR 123/Cayuse Pass update* It's winter in the mountains & spring in the lowlands. Crews are clearing up to 20' of snow in places & clearing avalanche paths. Email updates/Mount Rainier: bit.ly/4i93QBR View pics on Flickr: bit.ly/3Eq1Wis
Tops of the bathrooms at Chinook PassSnow covers SR 410 along Chinook Pass. A road sign barely pops out of the snow.Avalanche crews repair the weather station on Chinook Pass.
2173
Snoqualmie Pass @snoqualmiepass.wsdot.wa.gov · 10/04/2025
Would you "boop" a coyote? This rodent did and got away with it. However you are spending #NationalWildlifeWeek, we hope you are celebrating small victories too.
0164
Snoqualmie Pass @snoqualmiepass.wsdot.wa.gov · 14/03/2025
I've got bad news & good news. 1. Bad news: I took the worst photos of the #lunareclipse2025 last night. 2. Good news: There is another SNOW STORM coming in & we NEED this precipitation. "Hey Amazon! If your drivers slow down, WA state is totally fine with 3-day delivery."
0100
Snoqualmie Pass @snoqualmiepass.wsdot.wa.gov · 14/03/2025
I-90 is closed both directions from North Bend to Ellensburg. This will be an extended closure. We are waiting for class C tow trucks to remove the crashed semi trucks.
1195
Snoqualmie Pass @snoqualmiepass.wsdot.wa.gov · 10/03/2025
Due to a serious injury collision, we have a lane closure on EB I-90 at MP 80 near Cle Elum. Starting to see back ups. Please plan for added travel time.
A photo of semi-trucks and cars stopped on eastbound I-90 at milepost 80 near Cle Elum due to a serious injury collision that is blocking a lane.
030
Snoqualmie Pass @snoqualmiepass.wsdot.wa.gov · 03/03/2025
I-90 Vantage Bridge work is back for a second season. Traffic is reduced to a single lane in each direction 24/7 with a 9-foot width restriction. Alternate routes are encouraged especially Fridays & Sundays in during the warmer months.
0124