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US 97A shoulder work begins Oct. 15

Thursday, October 15, 2026

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Crews will install new curbing on the shoulder for a new trail system on US 97A from milepost 23 to milepost 232. The work will occur Mondays through Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. with lane closures and reduced speeds.

The Vantage Bridge closure on US 90 will have single-lane closures, reduced speeds, and 9-foot width restrictions 24/7 until further notice. Eastbound restrictions begin at Exit 110 near Ellensburg, westbound at Exit 149 near George.

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

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US 97A shoulder work begins Oct. 15“097AR [30 mi from Wenatchee]: Travelers on US 97A in Chelan will encounter slowdowns and delays from milepost 23 to milepost 232 Mondays through Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Crews will install new curbing on the shoulder for a new trail system. Expect lane closures, and reduced speeds. Work will go from Lakeside Park to Pat and Mike's. Effective: Oct 15, 2026, 4:31 PM Expected end: Oct 31, 2026, 4:15 PM”
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US 97A between Lakeside Park and Pat and Mike's will have lane closures and reduced speeds starting Oct. 15 through Oct. 31.“097AR [30 mi from Wenatchee]: Travelers on US 97A in Chelan will encounter slowdowns and delays from milepost 23 to milepost 232 Mondays through Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Crews will install new curbing on the shoulder for a new trail system. Expect lane closures, and reduced speeds. Work will go from Lakeside Park to Pat and Mike's. Effective: Oct 15, 2026, 4:31 PM Expected end: Oct 31, 2026, 4:15 PM”
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Crews will install new curbing on the shoulder for a new trail system on US 97A from milepost 23 to milepost 232. The work will occur Mondays through Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. with lane closures and reduced speeds.“097AR [30 mi from Wenatchee]: Travelers on US 97A in Chelan will encounter slowdowns and delays from milepost 23 to milepost 232 Mondays through Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Crews will install new curbing on the shoulder for a new trail system. Expect lane closures, and reduced speeds. Work will go from Lakeside Park to Pat and Mike's.”
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The Vantage Bridge closure on US 90 will have single-lane closures, reduced speeds, and 9-foot width restrictions 24/7 until further notice. Eastbound restrictions begin at Exit 110 near Ellensburg, westbound at Exit 149 near George.“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.”

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WSDOT highway construction and road closures within 50 miles of Wenatchee — 10/15/2026:

097AR [30 mi from Wenatchee]: Travelers on US 97A in Chelan will encounter slowdowns and delays from milepost 23 to milepost 232 Mondays through Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Crews will install new curbing on the shoulder for a new trail system. Expect lane closures, and reduced speeds. Work will go from Lakeside Park to Pat and Mike's.
Effective: Oct 15, 2026, 4:31 PM
Expected end: Oct 31, 2026, 4:15 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