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Commute from Tacoma to Gig Harbor? We've got some upcoming joint repairs that will close two lanes across the 1950 Tacoma Narrows Bridge. Details on Sturdy Gertie's ailments, what’s in the works, and how to avoid the biggest backups are in our latest blog. wsdotblog.blogspot.com/2026/09/agin...

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Aging bridge joints: Sturdy Gertie in Tacoma needs a total knee replacement

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Amtrak Cascades @amtrakcascades.wsdot.wa.gov · 5h

Today's the day! Jump on Trains 503, 508, 516 and 519 to enjoy the new Amtrak Cascades trains. Super comfy seats. Tray tables in Triplicate - not even kidding! Adjustable cupholders. There is nothing like that new train smell.💚🤎🤍

A shiny new green, mocha and cream-colored train sits at a station on a sunny day.

A pair of comfy business class seats are on either side of a narrow table aboard a new Amtrak Cascades Train.

The interior of the cafe onboard the new Amtrak Cascade trains. Self-service options are visible, as is staff working behind the counter to provide hot food. The cafe is spacious and accessible.

A look down the aisle of coach class, which includes accessible seating areas for passengers using wheelchairs. The seats are gray and the room around them is spacious.

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Amtrak Cascades @amtrakcascades.wsdot.wa.gov · 17/09/2026

NEW AMTRAK CASCADES TRAINS START SEPTEMBER 30. You can experience the new Amtrak Cascades trains beginning September 30. Four daily trains will be operating as new trainsets. Trains 503, 508, [SEA-EUG] 516 and 519 [SEA-VAC]. See the schedule at AmtrakCascades.com. Read more at: media.amtrak.com/

A new Amtrak Cascades train cruises up the tracks in style south of Tukwila with Mt. Rainier rising majestically in the background under a light blue sky with trees fringing the photo. The new train sports evergreen, mocha and cream colors with gold nugget accents. There are two headlights on below the windshield of the train.

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WSDOT Traffic @traffic.wsdot.wa.gov · 21/08/2026

Heads up, vampires: Muse + Mariners might have you in a baseball mood, but look out for the Garlic Fest... It's another busy summer weekend, including closures of Montlake Blvd, SB I-405, and NB SR 99. Plan ahead!

A W S D O T Paint Map that shows various events and closures taking place in western Washington from August 21 to 24. Namely, Southbound I-405 is closed in Bellevue and Renton; Montlake Boulevard is closed; and Northbound SR 99 is closed. Plan ahead!

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WSDOT @wsdot.wa.gov · 11/08/2026

UPDATE: We're so back

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WSDOT @wsdot.wa.gov · 11/08/2026

Heads up, we're having some issues with our travel map. Our lead tech is working on it, but he said, "it's a wild one." So that's fun. We'll let you know when things are resolved.

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WSDOT @wsdot.wa.gov · 04/08/2026

Our hearts are with the communities affected by these devastating wildfires. SR 291 and SR 155 remain closed due to active wildfire response. Never drive around road closures—conditions can change in minutes. For the latest Eastern WA road closures, follow @east.wsdot.wa.gov. Stay safe.

Smoke billows in the distance. On the left, a line of cars waits to safely evacuate. On the right, a cop car is parked with their emergency lights on and the rest of the roadway remains clear for emergency responders using the lanes to travel westbound towards the fires.

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WSDOT @wsdot.wa.gov · 17/07/2026

New litter PSA just dropped

Jimothy the raccoon dashes around a rainbow-gradient graphic that reads: trash belongs in the trash can, not in the median. This message was brought to you by Jimothy

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WSDOT North @north.wsdot.wa.gov · 02/07/2026

Good morning, Northenders! I was going to say something insightful here, but in the spirit of National I Forgot Day I cannot remember. Prepping for a Fourth of July adventure? Allow extra time and map out your route with the @wsdot.wa.gov app.

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WSDOT Tacoma @tacoma.wsdot.wa.gov · 24/06/2026

Heads up commuters! Two lanes are closed across the SR 16 Tacoma Narrows Bridge to Gig Harbor. The Jackson Ave ramp to SR 16 is also closed. We're making emergency repairs to this bridge joint. Expect congestion and delays during the PM commute.

Steel bridge joints underneath the driving surface of the State Route 16 Tacoma Narrows Bridge. A red drawn circle and arrow point to a crack in the bridge joint.

The State Route 16 Tacoma Narrows Bridges. A drawn red arrow depicts where emergency repairs will occur.

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WSDOT Traffic @traffic.wsdot.wa.gov · 15/06/2026

That was a fun first match in Seattle - bravo Egypt and Belgium! Interstate 5 and 90 traffic looking decent but congestion expected to increase with post-match traffic merging with afternoon commute.

WSDOT real-time traffic map showing light congestion in downtown Seattle at two p.m. Monday, June 15

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WSDOT Traffic @traffic.wsdot.wa.gov · 15/06/2026

The Belgium-Egypt match at Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field) has begun! Traffic volumes throughout the metro look great (as of 12 pm). Please be mindful the match ends at 2 pm and traffic will be integrating with the start of afternoon commute.

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WSDOT @wsdot.wa.gov · 15/06/2026

WELCOME TO WASHINGTON, SOCCER FANS. Get acquainted with our state via this highly accurate and mostly-to-scale map.

A hot mess of colorful scribbles all over a map of Washington, featuring doodles of iconic Washington features like mountains, orcas, ferries, cherries, onions, and other produce. The map emphasizes the busyness of the Seattle area, I-5, I-90, US 2, and the U.S./Canada border during the World Cup games.

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WSDOT Traffic @traffic.wsdot.wa.gov · 15/06/2026

MATCH DAY! Hey soccer fans, welcome to Seattle! For key dates and how to get around, check out our Soccer Championship page: engage.wsdot.wa.gov/seattle-worl... Download the @wsdot.wa.gov app and follow @sound-transit.bsky.social & @seattledot.bsky.social for more transit options & traffic details.

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WSDOT North @north.wsdot.wa.gov · 14/06/2026

FINAL UPDATE: SR 20/North Cascades Hwy is fully opened!!! We finished repairs early and reopened the scenic seasonal highway Sunday, June 14. Make sure to watch out for wildlife not used to traffic in the area. Read more about the repair efforts: bit.ly/SR20RepairsBlog @east.wsdot.wa.gov

Fresh asphalt and lane marking along a repaired section of State Route 20/North Cascades Highway in a mountainous area. Signs on the right side of the road say "Entering Whatcom County" and "County Line Creek."

Fresh asphalt and lane marking along a repaired section of State Route 20/North Cascades Highway in a mountainous area.

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WSDOT Traffic @traffic.wsdot.wa.gov · 08/06/2026

Maintenance crews also took advantage of the NB I-5 closure in Seattle this weekend to get some work done around the Ship Canal Bridge, including: ✅Crack sealing ✅Guardrail work ✅Pipe repair ✅Sensor testing ✅Litter removal ... and more!

WSDOT maintenance crews doing mastic paving work.

WSDOT maintenance crews doing pipe work under the Seattle Convention Center.

WSDOT maintenance crews doing overhead work under the Seattle Convention Center.

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WSDOT North @north.wsdot.wa.gov · 03/06/2026

ARTIST POINT UPDATE! WSDOT maintenance crews are plowing through 20 feet of snow to clear the final 2.7 miles of SR 542/Mt. Baker Hwy, the road to Artist Point. Then, they will clear debris, hang signs and stripe the road. No ETA on the reopening, but progress continues!

A bulldozer works to clear snow from the roadway on SR 542/Mt. Baker Highway on the road to Artist Point.

A snowblower works to clear snow from the roadway on SR 542/Mt. Baker Highway on the road to Artist Point.

A snowplow works to clear snow from the roadway on SR 542/Mt. Baker Highway on the road to Artist Point.

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WSDOT Traffic @traffic.wsdot.wa.gov · 22/05/2026

Great news! SR 410/Chinook Pass and SR 123/Cayuse Pass through Mount Rainier National Park are now OPEN for the season! Crews have been clearing snow, installing signs and painting road lines to open by Memorial Day. REMINDER: Commercial vehicles are prohibited. @snoqualmiepass.wsdot.wa.gov

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WSDOT Tacoma @tacoma.wsdot.wa.gov · 21/05/2026

Did you know our fish passage projects also benefit wildlife? We spotted this little fawn at one of our completed US 101 fish barrier removal sites. When we replace barriers to fish with larger culverts or bridges, wildlife can pass under the highway instead of across it 🦌💙

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WSDOT @wsdot.wa.gov · 21/05/2026

Gridlocks & glizzies, oh my! Here's what's happening this holiday weekend: -Vantage Bridge OPEN 5/22-6/1 -NB I-5 over Ship Canal Bridge reduced 2 lanes -Both directions of SR 20 CLOSED from MP 130-156 -Expect long wait times for ferry travel -Expect traffic on I-5, I-90 & US 2

Hand-drawn Memorial Day weekend “Paint Map” of Washington state showing expected heavy traffic impacts and major events from May 22–25. The map includes busy travel areas on I-5, I-90 and US 2, ferry delays, busy Canadian border crossings, Ski to Sea from Bellingham to Mt Baker Ski Area, Northwest Folklife in Seattle, Seattle Storm games, GRIZTRONICS at the Gorge Amphitheatre and the Vantage Bridge reopening all four lanes for the holiday weekend. Additional doodles include a bald eagle holding a hot dog with a thought bubble reading “This gridlock calls for a glizzy,” the iconic Subtronics cyclops, a saxophone with a rainbow coming out of it to represent artist Griz, a ferry, and large orange text reading “HEAVY TRAFFIC EVERYWHERE!!”

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Amtrak Cascades @amtrakcascades.wsdot.wa.gov · 17/05/2026

IT’S HERE! The first new Amtrak Cascades train set arrived in Seattle today!

A green passenger train labeled Amtrak cascades sits at a station

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WSDOT Southwest @southwest.wsdot.wa.gov · 30/04/2026

On the last day of National Work Zone Awareness Month, WSDOT maintenance & incident responder Rachel Suitter shares her firsthand experience of being struck in a work zone: bit.ly/3OXv1Ht You can help crews get home safe every day. In work zones: Slow down. Move over.

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She responded to a crash—and became part of it

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WSDOT East @east.wsdot.wa.gov · 30/04/2026

Attention SR 20 travelers! The North Cascades Highway will PARTIALLY reopen TODAY at 2 p.m. from the east up to Porcupine Creek (MP 156). SR 20 will remain a work zone and closed to ALL public access 24/7 from MPs 156-130. Check out our blog: wsdotblog.blogspot.com/2026/04/nort...

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The iconic North Cascades Highway (State Route 20) will open later than usual in 2026 as repairs continue

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WSDOT Traffic @traffic.wsdot.wa.gov · 29/04/2026

SPEED LIMIT CHANGE- SR 92🚦 Heads up SR 92 travelers! Starting this week (4/29), the speed limit along SR 92 between Lake Stevens and Granite Falls will be permanently reduced from 55 to 50 mph. This change will go into effect when signs are installed.

A map of SR 92 between Lake Stevens and Granite Falls where the speed limit will be 50 mph beginning the week of April 29, 2026.

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WSDOT Traffic @traffic.wsdot.wa.gov · 22/04/2026

It's Work Zone Awareness Month & work zones come in all stripes - like @wsdot.wa.gov's mobile striping crew! They took advantage of dry weather and refreshed 32 miles of SR 410 btwn Enumclaw & Greenwater for safety & visibility. Give them a brake & slow down if you see them.🧡

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WSDOT @wsdot.wa.gov · 03/04/2026

Just another beautiful day of being a public servant. Let’s check the DMs — oh.

A screenshot of a direct message that reads: “am I allowed to eat the public roads? They are public and asphalt in concrete taste pretty good.”

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WSDOT @wsdot.wa.gov · 31/03/2026

LAST CALL: Studded tires must be removed by March 31 in Washington. Keep them on past the deadline and risk a $137 fine from Washington State Patrol. Plan ahead, tire shops get busy. If winter makes a comeback, use approved traction tires or carry chains.

A close up of a lined winter studded tire set outdoors.

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dantheeng.bsky.social @dantheeng.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

@wsdot.wa.gov hey WSDOT! I believe in ferries!

A Washington state ferry crosses the sound in front of a beautiful sunset.

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WSDOT East @east.wsdot.wa.gov · 19/03/2026

(1/2) Spring has sprung on State Route 20 North Cascades Highway! The seasonal clearing starts next Monday, March 23. The team will start at Early Winters (MP 178) and head west, so we ask those who keep snowmobiles parked at the gate to please move them before Monday morning.

View of the snowy mountain trail left by snowmobiles heading west up to Washington Pass.

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WSDOT Traffic @traffic.wsdot.wa.gov · 15/03/2026

OPEN: SR 410 has REOPENED between Enumclaw and Greenwater. WSDOT maintenance crews worked from sunrise to sunset since Friday to clear 100+ fallen trees and plow/treat more than 60 highway miles.

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WSDOT East @east.wsdot.wa.gov · 13/03/2026

US 2 Tumwater Canyon closure is "Over Now", but with snow continuing to fall this Friday morning, we are at chains required on both Stevens Pass and Blewett Pass. "Don't Follow" plows too close and drive for conditions with headlights on. "No Excuses".

A riff on the Alice in Chains album cover of a junkyard with a chained tire overlay on one of the legs.

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WSDOT Traffic @traffic.wsdot.wa.gov · 13/03/2026

Good morning from SR 410 between Enumclaw and Greenwater. Our crews are responding to downed trees and heavy snow across the region. Expect the unexpected - sudden road closures, fallen power lines or debris. Drive slowly for conditions and give our crews space to work @wsdot.wa.gov

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WSDOT @wsdot.wa.gov · 07/03/2026

Heads up @emeraldcitycon.bsky.social goers! I-405 in Bothell closes at 6 p.m. tonight. All lanes of NB I-405 at SR 522 and all lanes of SB I-405 from SR 527 to SR 522 will be closed until 4 a.m. Monday for ramp removal work. Consider alternate routes unless traffic is part of your origin story.

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WSDOT @wsdot.wa.gov · 10/02/2026

BEEP BEEP THE HAWKS ARE BACK IN SEATTLE. And so are 750,000 of your closest friends, all coming to Seattle to celebrate our SUPER BOWL CHAMPS. So if you're heading to Seattle tomorrow, take whatever ferry, bus, train, or spinning teacup is closest to you. Please.

A map of the Seattle metro area that emphasizes just how BUSY BUSY BUSY the area will be for the SEahawks Victory Parade. The map is covered in Seahawks iconography and encourages travelers to take transit.

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WSDOT Traffic @traffic.wsdot.wa.gov · 09/02/2026

That Super Bowl feeling is back, Seattle!! What an epic victory for the Seahawks, the 12s, the state of Washington and the left coast! With rain back in the forecast, remember to allow extra travel time and distance. Stay alert and make it a championship commute.

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WSDOT East @east.wsdot.wa.gov · 29/01/2026

This admin may not have much snowplow content lately, but at least the North Spokane Corridor never lets us down.

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WSDOT Traffic @traffic.wsdot.wa.gov · 26/01/2026

How are we feeling today, Seattle?? With the decibel-shattering support of the 12s, your Seahawks are Super Bowl bound... again! Let's celebrate the win by making today's commute, safe and penalty-free. Allow extra follow distance and use extra caution in work zones.

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WSDOT East @east.wsdot.wa.gov · 08/01/2026

Heads up: Avalanche control is scheduled for US 2 Stevens Pass starting at 4AM Friday (1/9). We will hold eastbound traffic at Scenic (milepost 58) while crews complete the mission, which takes between 30 minutes to 2 hours. Westbound US 2 will reopen at 6AM

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WSDOT @wsdot.wa.gov · 02/01/2026

When we say circle back in the new year, this is what we mean

An aerial view of a roundabout on a grassy lid that serves as a highway overpass.

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WSDOT East @east.wsdot.wa.gov · 31/12/2025

Visiting US 2 Stevens, hearing multiple reports of cars passing the pilot car line and within 2 minutes see this rude move by an inconsiderate driver doing just that. This isn't just obnoxious, it is unsafe. You are endangering crews and fellow travelers. Just don't.

Dashboard view of vehicles traveling on a highway through a snowy mountain pass.

Closer shot of Dashboard view of vehicles traveling on a highway through a snowy mountain pass and hand drawn arrow pointing to white car that is passing the line and hand drawn angry face

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WSDOT Traffic @traffic.wsdot.wa.gov · 30/12/2025

Hey now, would you look at that! Crews have made progress on road repairs and inspections and US 2 between Skykomish and Stevens Pass Resort will reopen for both directions in a limited capacity by Sunday, Jan. 4. More here: wsdot.wa.gov/about/news/2...

A side by side image labeled US 2 near Skykomish to reopen on Jan. 4 (MP 50-64) with the left image showing a road washed out and the right image showing road construction crews working on paving that same section of road.

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WSDOT East @east.wsdot.wa.gov · 26/12/2025

On Dec. 29, we'll reopen a portion of US 2 to daylight pilot car operations. A pilot car will guide alternating traffic between 6AM-6PM between Stevens Pass and Mill Creek Rd. More info: wsdot.wa.gov/about/news/2025/access-us-2-stevens-pass-reopen-daytime-pilot-car-operations-starting-dec-29

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WSDOT Traffic @traffic.wsdot.wa.gov · 24/12/2025

FINAL UPDATE: Emergency repairs on SR 410 in Enumclaw have finished after floodwaters damaged a section of the highway near Boise Creek in Enumclaw. The roadway has reopened in both directions.

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WSDOT Traffic @traffic.wsdot.wa.gov · 23/12/2025

Our friends at @nws.noaa.gov are predicting high winds for our region. Reminders: -Watch out for possible downed power lines & trees -DON'T drive through downed trees/lines/road closed signs -Treat dark traffic signals as all-way stops -Make sure your loads are extra secure

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WSDOT Traffic @traffic.wsdot.wa.gov · 23/12/2025

Repairs are complete on the NB SR 167 Third Ave SW bridge in Pacific. NB SR 167 lanes reopened across the bridge at 430am Tues (12/23). Third Ave SW also reopened. Our contractor & WSDOT crews worked around the clock to reopen ahead of schedule after bridge strike this fall.

A nighttime photo showing all lanes are now open on northbound SR 167 across the Third Avenue SW bridge in Pacific, which was struck by an over-height vehicle in September.

A nighttime photo showing crews removing barriers on northbound SR 167 during a full roadway closure overnight Monday, Dec. 22. As of Tuesday morning, Dec. 23, all lanes are open across the Third Ave SW bridge in Pacific.

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WSDOT Traffic @traffic.wsdot.wa.gov · 22/12/2025

Good morning, traffic fam. Don't forget to take some time to download the @wsdot.wa.gov app before you go for real-time alerts, ferry wait times, travel times and more. Search "WSDOT" in your app store.

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WSDOT Traffic @traffic.wsdot.wa.gov · 19/12/2025

FINAL UPDATE SR 167 Do you see what I see? Northbound SR 167 lanes and on-ramps are BACK OPEN in Kent and Auburn. Floodwater has receded, sandbags have been removed and WSDOT crews have inspected the highway before REOPENING Friday afternoon, Dec. 19.

A daytime photo showing vehicles driving on northbound SR 167 after an extended closure due to flooding on the roadway.

A daytime photo showing WSDOT crews removing oversized sandbags from northbound SR 167 Friday, Dec. 19

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WSDOT Traffic @traffic.wsdot.wa.gov · 17/12/2025

UPDATE 5: Southbound SR 167 is OPEN between S 212th St in Kent & 15th St NW in Auburn. Northbound SR 167 remains CLOSED in this area due to water on the roadway. Our crews are placing sandbags and pumping water off the roadway. There is no ETA for reopening NB SR 167 lanes.

Southbound SR 167 has reopened in Kent and Auburn, while the northbound SR 167 lanes remain closed due to water over the roadway.

A photo showing water across northbound SR 167 on Wednesday, Dec. 17. Crews continue efforts to redirect water off the roadway.

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WSDOT Traffic @traffic.wsdot.wa.gov · 16/12/2025

UPDATE 4: SR 410 has reopened between Enumclaw and Greenwater. We reestablished the WB lane for limited, single-lane access, controlled by temporary traffic signals that will alternate EB & WB. This is to safely manage essential movement while protecting the damaged roadway.

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