HYAK – A mannequin new visitors shift is now in influence shut to Easton as Definitely one of many busiest enchancment seasons on Interstate 90 between North Bend and Ellensburg winds down for the upcoming winter.
The Washington State Division of Transportation and contractor crews shifted eastbound visitors to the westbound facet of I-90 between mileposts 68 and 70 on Tuesday, Oct. 4. The shift will primarytain two lanes of visitors in each instructions for The subsequent a quantity of years as crews work To assemble new lanes, as An factor of The primary enchancment enterprise to widen I-90 from 4 To six lanes between Hyak and Easton. Vacationers Want To primarytain in thoughts The two-mile bypass Throughout The enchancment zone has slender lanes and shoulders.
Since June, WSDOT and contractor crews have changed 352 concrete panels over an 18-mile stretch of I-90 shut to Cle Elum As properly as to repaired dozens of bridge decks between North Bend and Ellensburg.
“It was a busy summer time with A lot Of labor Occurring All by way of I-90 and We truly respect the endurance of drivers,” said Brian White, assistant regional administrator for enchancment.
With simply weeks left till crews formally name it quits till subsequent spring, some minor ending work reprimarys. Drivers will nonetheless expertise delays As a Outcome of of lane closures and visitors shifts between North Bend and Ellensburg.
Drivers are inspired To make the most of The subsequent devices To assist plan their journeys across I-90 this fall and winter:
- Be a part of e-mail updates or textual content material messages about I-90 closures and delays.
- Acquire WSDOT’s free mobile app.
- Go to The internet exact-time journey map to view journey influences and visitors cameras.</…….
