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WSDOT work causes single-lane closures on US 2

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Work on US 2 from milepost 94 at Tumwater Dam to milepost 99 will have one-lane, two-way traffic with flaggers and pilot cars from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday until Oct. 30. The work involves installing electrical and telecommunication facilities underground along the roadway.

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    WSDOT work causes single-lane closures on US 2β€œ002 [45 mi from Ellensburg]: Travelers on US 2 from milepost 94 at Tumwater Dam, five miles west of Leavenworth, to milepost 99, will encounter slowdowns and delays while crews install electrical and telecommunication facilities underground along the roadway. Expect one-lane, two-way traffic, with flaggers and pilot cars from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mon-Fri until Oct. 30.”
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    US 2 work from milepost 94 to 99 near Leavenworth will have one-lane traffic until Oct. 30.β€œ002 [45 mi from Ellensburg]: Travelers on US 2 from milepost 94 at Tumwater Dam, five miles west of Leavenworth, to milepost 99, will encounter slowdowns and delays while crews install electrical and telecommunication facilities underground along the roadway. Expect one-lane, two-way traffic, with flaggers and pilot cars from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mon-Fri until Oct. 30.”
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    Work on US 2 from milepost 94 at Tumwater Dam to milepost 99 will have one-lane, two-way traffic with flaggers and pilot cars from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday until Oct. 30. The work involves installing electrical and telecommunication facilities underground along the roadway.β€œ002 [45 mi from Ellensburg]: Travelers on US 2 from milepost 94 at Tumwater Dam, five miles west of Leavenworth, to milepost 99, will encounter slowdowns and delays while crews install electrical and telecommunication facilities underground along the roadway. Expect one-lane, two-way traffic, with flaggers and pilot cars from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mon-Fri until Oct. 30.”
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WSDOT highway construction and road closures within 50 miles of Ellensburg β€” 10/2/2026:

012 [25 mi from Ellensburg]: Both directions milepost 199 west of Yakima. Until further notice. there will be continuous single-lane closures and 11-foot width restriction for roadwork. There will be flagger controlled traffic at the intersection of Ackley Road.
Effective: Sep 13, 2026, 12:03 AM

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.
Effective: Oct 26, 2025, 6:00 PM

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 paving work. Expect some added travel time.
Effective: Jul 19, 2026, 9:51 PM

002 [45 mi from Ellensburg]: Travelers on US 2 from milepost 94 at Tumwater Dam, five miles west of Leavenworth, to milepost 99, will encounter slowdowns and delays while crews install electrical and telecommunication facilities underground along the roadway. Expect one-lane, two-way traffic, with flaggers and pilot cars  from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mon-Fri until Oct. 30.
Effective: Sep 25, 2026, 4:10 PM
Expected end: Oct 30, 2026, 4:10 PM

090 [49 mi from Ellensburg]: Westbound milepost 54 to 47 Snoqualmie Pass. Until further notice, Monday through Thursday from 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily, there will be continuous single-lane closures for maintenance work.
Effective: Sep 20, 2026, 11:37 PM
Expected end: Oct 30, 2026, 4:30 PM

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