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US 2 construction to slow traffic until Oct. 30

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Crews will install electrical and telecommunication facilities underground along US 2 from milepost 94 at Tumwater Dam to milepost 99, five miles west of Leavenworth.

Travelers should expect one-lane, two-way traffic with flaggers and pilot cars from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, until Oct. 30.

📄 Source: WSDOT — Highway Construction & Closures — https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel/road-construction
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    US 2 construction to slow traffic until Oct. 30“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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    Crews will install underground utilities on US 2 near Leavenworth, causing one-lane traffic from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays through Oct. 30.“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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    Crews will install electrical and telecommunication facilities underground along US 2 from milepost 94 at Tumwater Dam to milepost 99, five miles west of Leavenworth.“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.”
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    Travelers should expect one-lane, two-way traffic with flaggers and pilot cars from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, until Oct. 30.“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 Wenatchee — 10/1/2026:

002 [24 mi from Wenatchee]: 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 [36 mi from Wenatchee]: 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

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