Canyon Road will undergo an overlay project starting July 20, 2026, with contractors working 4 days a week, 10 hours a day for 7 weeks. The City of Ellensburg announced the schedule in a news flash on July 13.
Ellensburg streets will also receive annual chipseal work July 21-23, between 5 a.m. and 5 p.m., according to a separate city announcement. The chipseal project affects roadways in the city, with crews working during daytime hours to apply the surface treatment.
The city is also seeking residents to serve on an ad hoc committee for the 2027-2028 budget, with applications due by July 23. The city council will host a coffee meeting on August 8 for public conversation.