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WSDOT roadwork closures active through September 29

Thursday, September 17, 2026

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WSDOT announced multiple roadwork closures affecting highways near Ellensburg on September 15, 2026.

Eastbound milepost 195 to 199 on US 12 near Yakima will have single-lane closures Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. until further notice. A separate closure on US 12 at milepost 195 will occur Wednesday, September 16, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Vantage Bridge on I-90 has ongoing 9-foot width restrictions both directions, with eastbound restrictions starting at I-82 near Ellensburg and westbound at SR 281 near George. A new roundabout construction at milepost 3 on Granger Road will limit northbound traffic to 10 feet until September 29.

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

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WSDOT announced multiple roadwork closures affecting highways near Ellensburg on September 15, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Eastbound milepost 195 to 199 on US 12 near Yakima will have single-lane closures Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.“012 [23 mi from Ellensburg]: Eastbound milepost 195 to 199 near Yakima: Monday though Friday from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekly, until further notice, there will be single-lane closures for roadwork.”
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The single-lane closures on Eastbound milepost 195 to 199 on US 12 near Yakima will continue until further noticeNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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A separate closure on US 12 at milepost 195 will occur Wednesday, September 16“012 [23 mi from Ellensburg]: Both directions US 12 (milepost 195) near Yakima. Wednesday, September 16 during the day. There will be single-lane closures for routine roadwork.”
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The closure on US 12 at milepost 195 will occur from 9 a.m. to 5 p.mNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The Vantage Bridge on I-90 has ongoing 9-foot width restrictions both directions“090 [26 mi from Ellensburg]: Vantage Bridge milepost 136 to 138 both directions: There are single-lane closures, reduced speeds and 9-ft width restrictions in place 24/7 until further notice. Eastbound width restriction begins at Exit 110, the junction of I-82 near Ellensburg. Westbound width restriction begins at Exit 149 the junction of SR 281 near George.”
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Eastbound restrictions on the Vantage Bridge on I-90 start at I-82 near EllensburgNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Westbound restrictions on the Vantage Bridge on I-90 start at SR 281 near GeorgeNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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A new roundabout construction at milepost 3 on Granger Road will limit northbound traffic to 10 feetNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The northbound traffic restriction at milepost 3 on Granger Road will last until September 29“223 [49 mi from Ellensburg]: Northbound milepost 3 Granger: Through Tuesday, September 29 there will be 10-foot width restriction for the construction of a new roundabout.”