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WSDOT Closes Lanes for Maintenance on Multiple Roads

Thursday, August 6, 2026

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WSDOT is implementing multiple road closures and lane restrictions across Ellensburg, WA, beginning Aug. 3 through Aug. 17, 2026.

The right lane of northbound SR 522 will close from 8 p.m. Aug. 5 to 3 a.m. Aug. 6 for maintenance. SR 169 will close both directions from Aug. 17 to Sep. 21 for fish barrier removal, with detours in place. SR 203 will have alternating traffic with flaggers nightly from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. through Aug. 28. Other closures include SR 526, US 101, SR 161, I-405, and US 2, with specific dates and times listed in the WSDOT update.

Residents should plan for delays, especially during peak hours, and follow detour signs. WSDOT advises travelers to expect up to 20 minutes of delay on US 101 and to check for updates before traveling.

📄 Source: WSDOT — Highway Construction & Closures — https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel/road-construction

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WSDOT is implementing multiple road closures and lane restrictions across Ellensburg, WANo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The road closures and lane restrictions will begin on Aug. 3, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The road closures and lane restrictions will end on Aug. 17, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The right lane of northbound SR 522 will close from 8 p.m. Aug. 5“522: From 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5 to 3 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, the right lane of northbound State Route 522 from State Route 202/132nd Avenue to the State Route 9 overpass (milepost 12-13) will close for maintenance.”
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The right lane of northbound SR 522 will close to 3 a.m. Aug. 6“522: From 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5 to 3 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, the right lane of northbound State Route 522 from State Route 202/132nd Avenue to the State Route 9 overpass (milepost 12-13) will close for maintenance.”
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SR 169 will close both directions from Aug. 17, 2026“169: Starting at 12:01 a.m. Monday, Aug. 17, both directions of SR 169 will close between Southeast 332nd Street and Plass Road near Jones Lake for 35 days for fish barrier removal.”
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SR 169 will close both directions through Sep. 21, 2026“169: Starting at 12:01 a.m. Monday, Aug. 17, both directions of SR 169 will close between Southeast 332nd Street and Plass Road near Jones Lake for 35 days for fish barrier removal. Separate signed detours will guide people around the closure. Local access is permitted north and south of the closure, and businesses are open and accessible along SR 169. Effective: Aug 5, 2026, 11:19 AM Expected end: Sep 21, 2026, 5:00 AM”
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SR 169 will close both directions for fish barrier removal“169: Starting at 12:01 a.m. Monday, Aug. 17, both directions of SR 169 will close between Southeast 332nd Street and Plass Road near Jones Lake for 35 days for fish barrier removal.”
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Detours will be in place for SR 169 closure“Separate signed detours will guide people around the closure.”
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SR 203 will have alternating traffic with flaggers nightly from 7 p.m.No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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SR 203 will have alternating traffic with flaggers nightly to 6 a.m.“203: From 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday nights through Friday mornings crews will alternate traffic with flaggers and pilot cars in sections between a nearly 11-mile stretch of SR 203, just south of Duvall to the Monroe city limits (mileposts 12.53 to 23.20).”
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SR 203 will have alternating traffic with flaggers through Aug. 28, 2026“203: From 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday nights through Friday mornings crews will alternate traffic with flaggers and pilot cars in sections between a nearly 11-mile stretch of SR 203, just south of Duvall to the Monroe city limits (mileposts 12.53 to 23.20). Effective: Aug 3, 2026, 12:19 PM Expected end: Aug 28, 2026, 6:00 AM”
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Other closures include SR 526No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Other closures include US 101No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Other closures include SR 161No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Other closures include I-405No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Other closures include US 2No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Specific dates and times for other closures are listed in the WSDOT updateNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Residents should plan for delays, especially during peak hoursNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Residents should follow detour signsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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WSDOT advises travelers to expect up to 20 minutes of delay on US 101“Travelers in both directions of US 101 between milepost 1.0 and Fort Columbia Tunnel (milepost 2.5) will take turns moving through one open lane at a time daily, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., for pavement repair work. Flaggers will direct travelers through the area. Plan ahead and expect delays of up to 20 minutes.”
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Travelers should check for updates before travelingNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.