Nate’s Notes: Access on US 2 through Cascades improves, Snohomish County seeks Climate Action advisory committee members
Pilot car operations also continue east of Stevens Pass Resort and a detour around Tumwater Canyon remains in place
SKYKOMISH – A portion of US 2 in the Cascades is open following the historic storms and damage that occurred in December. The portion will provide west-side Stevens Pass access between Skykomish and the Stevens Pass Resort.
The section of road will be open in both directions, but the road will close at 6 p.m. each night at the resort. Access on the east side of the pass is limited to daytime hours and led by a pilot car, according to a news release from the Washington State Department of Transportation.
This new section reopening to traffic is in addition to pilot car-led access on the east side of the closure that began Dec. 29, between the Stevens Pass Resort (milepost 64) and Mill Creek Road (milepost 71). A detour around a third section of damaged highway, around Tumwater Canyon using Chumstick Highway, also remains in place.
“We know how important US 2 access is for the success and vitality of communities and businesses and we are pleased that the quick work from our maintenance crews, inspectors and our contractor will allow us to open the road in a limited capacity,” said Brian Nielsen, WSDOT Northwest Region administrator. “We will continue to repair the damage along US 2 from this historic storm.”
Be prepared and plan ahead
US 2 is an active work zone, and delays are to be expected. Travelers should consider other cross-state travel routes, like Interstate 90 or US 12, when possible. Contractor crews continue repair work on the east side of Stevens Pass Resort through Tumwater Canyon. Travelers are asked to adjust to conditions during these limited reopenings, including following all signs and directions, not passing the pilot car or cutting the queue and planning ahead for winter weather.
Real-time traffic information is available on the WSDOT mobile app and the real-time travel map. Current weather and highway conditions are posted on the WSDOT mountain passes webpage.
Snohomish County seeks Climate Action Advisory Committee members
Snohomish County Office of Energy and Sustainability (OES) is seeking passionate community members to serve on the Climate Action Advisory Committee — a diverse group helping shape the County’s approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and building resilience to climate change.
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