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US 12 Bridge Repairs Cause Nightly Closures

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Travelers on US 12 over I-5 will encounter single-lane closures nightly from 7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10 to 6 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 20 for bridge repairs, according to WSDOT.

Flaggers will direct drivers to a signed detour using northbound I-5 to Exit 71 for SR 508, then southbound back to US 12. The closure affects the milepost 66. 5 area, with delays expected through the work zone.

πŸ“„ Source: WSDOT β€” Highway Construction & Closures β€” https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel/road-construction
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    Travelers on US 12 over I-5 will encounter single-lane closures nightlyβ€œ012: From 7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10 to 6 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 20: A single lane of US 12 over I-5 (milepost 66.5) will close nightly for bridge repairs.”
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    The single-lane closures will start on Monday, Aug. 10No usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    The single-lane closures will end on Thursday, Aug. 20No usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    The closures are for bridge repairsNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    The closures are according to WSDOTβ€œWSDOT statewide highway construction and road closure updates β€” 8/17/2026:”
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    Flaggers will direct drivers to a signed detourβ€œFlaggers will direct travelers to a signed detour using northbound I-5 to Exit 71 for SR 508, then southbound back to US 12.”
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    The detour uses northbound I-5 to Exit 71 for SR 508β€œFlaggers will direct travelers to a signed detour using northbound I-5 to Exit 71 for SR 508, then southbound back to US 12.”
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    The detour then uses southbound I-5 back to US 12No usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    The closure affects the milepost 66.5 areaβ€œ012: From 7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10 to 6 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 20: A single lane of US 12 over I-5 (milepost 66.5) will close nightly for bridge repairs.”
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    Delays are expected through the work zoneβ€œSlow down, stay focused and expect delays.”

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