Roadwork Delays Planned on Multiple WA Highways

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  WSDOT has announced multiple road closures and slowdowns affecting highways near EllensburgNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The road closures and slowdowns are effective through September 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The most significant changes include alternating flag-controlled traffic on US 2 near RimrockNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The most significant changes include alternating flag-controlled traffic on US 2 near White PassNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The most significant changes include single-lane closures on Chumstick Highway for paving and guardrail workNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The most significant changes include single-lane closures on US 2 segments for paving and guardrail workNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The closures include a 19-mile stretch of Chumstick Highway from September 8-25“002 [42 mi from Ellensburg]: Travelers on 19-mile long Chumstick Highway, between US 2 (Leavenworth, milepost 100) and SR 207 (near Plain) will encounter slowdowns and delays Mondays through Fridays from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. starting Sept. 8 until Sept. 25 while crews repair and repave the pavement. Expect single-lane closures, pilot cars and flaggers.”
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  The closures include a 19-mile stretch of Chumstick Highway with weekday slowdowns“002 [42 mi from Ellensburg]: Travelers on 19-mile long Chumstick Highway, between US 2 (Leavenworth, milepost 100) and SR 207 (near Plain) will encounter slowdowns and delays Mondays through Fridays from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. starting Sept. 8 until Sept. 25 while crews repair and repave the pavement. Expect single-lane closures, pilot cars and flaggers.”
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  The closures include a US 2 segment near Orondo on September 8 with one-way traffic“002 [43 mi from Ellensburg]: Travelers on US 2 from milepost 137-139, just south of Orondo, will encounter slowdowns and delays on Sept. 8 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. while crews pave patches on the roadway. Expect alternating, one-way, two-lane traffic with flaggers and reduced speed limits.”
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  The closures include a 24/7 flag-controlled zone at White Pass until September 5“012 [44 mi from Ellensburg]: Both directions milepost 155 White Pass. Until further notice, there will be alternating flag-controlled traffic 24/7, and an 11-foot width restriction for to paving work. Expect some added travel time. Effective: Jul 19, 2026, 9:51 PM Expected end: Sep 5, 2026, 11:50 PM”
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  Travelers should expect delays during the road closures and slowdowns“Both directions at milepost 168, east of Rimrock. There will be alternating flagged-controlled traffic for guardrail repair. Traffic is advised to expect delays through the area.”
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  Travelers should expect reduced speed limits during the road closures and slowdownsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Travelers should expect single-lane closures during work hours“Travelers on 19-mile long Chumstick Highway, between US 2 (Leavenworth, milepost 100) and SR 207 (near Plain) will encounter slowdowns and delays Mondays through Fridays from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. starting Sept. 8 until Sept. 25 while crews repair and repave the pavement. Expect single-lane closures, pilot cars and flaggers.”
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  WSDOT advises drivers to plan extra travel time“Expect some added travel time.”
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  WSDOT advises drivers to follow detour signsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  WSDOT will provide updates through its websiteNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  WSDOT will provide updates through electronic message boardsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.