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WSDOT road work scheduled in Wenatchee area

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WSDOT announced several road construction projects affecting Wenatchee-area highways starting this week. The first project on US 2 near Wenatchee (milepost 118-119) will close the right lane on Sept. 9 from 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. A second project on US 2 near Orondo (milepost 137-139) will cause alternating traffic on Sept. 8 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Two projects on Chumstick Highway (US 2 to SR 207) will require single-lane closures and pilot cars from Sept. 8-25, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. The first project affects Chumstick Highway from milepost 100 to 207, while the second affects the opposite direction from milepost 4 to 100. A separate guardrail replacement project on US 2 near Leavenworth (milepost 90-99) runs until Sept. 4.

Residents should plan for delays on these routes during the specified times. WSDOT advises travelers to allow extra time and follow detour signs.

πŸ“„ Source: WSDOT β€” Highway Construction & Closures β€” https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel/road-construction
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    WSDOT announced several road construction projects affecting Wenatchee-area highways starting this week.β€œWSDOT highway construction and road closures within 50 miles of Wenatchee β€” 9/3/2026:”
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    The first project on US 2 near Wenatchee (milepost 118-119) will close the right lane on Sept. 9β€œTravelers on US 2 from milepost 118 to milepost 119 on Sept. 9 from 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in north Wenatchee will encounter slowdowns and delays while crews pave rough spots on the roadway. Expect a right-lane closure, and detours.”
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    The first project on US 2 near Wenatchee (milepost 118-119) will close the right lane from 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.β€œTravelers on US 2 from milepost 118 to milepost 119 on Sept. 9 from 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in north Wenatchee will encounter slowdowns and delays while crews pave rough spots on the roadway. Expect a right-lane closure, and detours.”
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    A second project on US 2 near Orondo (milepost 137-139) will cause alternating traffic on Sept. 8β€œ002 [12 mi from Wenatchee]: Travelers on US 2 from milepost 137-139, just south of Orondo, will encounter slowdowns and delays on Sept. 8 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. while crews pave patches on the roadway. Expect alternating, one-way, two-lane traffic with flaggers and reduced speed limits.”
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    A second project on US 2 near Orondo (milepost 137-139) will cause alternating traffic from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.β€œTravelers on US 2 from milepost 137-139, just south of Orondo, will encounter slowdowns and delays on Sept. 8 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. while crews pave patches on the roadway. Expect alternating, one-way, two-lane traffic with flaggers and reduced speed limits.”
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    Two projects on Chumstick Highway (US 2 to SR 207) will require single-lane closures and pilot cars from Sept. 8-25No usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    Two projects on Chumstick Highway (US 2 to SR 207) will require single-lane closures and pilot cars Monday through Fridayβ€œ002 [20 mi from Wenatchee]: Travelers on 19-mile long Chumstick Highway, between US 2 (Leavenworth, milepost 100) and SR 207 (near Plain) will encounter slowdowns and delays Mondays through Fridays from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. starting Sept. 8 until Sept. 25 while crews repair and repave the pavement. Expect single-lane closures, pilot cars and flaggers.”
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    Two projects on Chumstick Highway (US 2 to SR 207) will require single-lane closures and pilot cars from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.No usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    The first project affects Chumstick Highway from milepost 100 to 207No usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    The second project affects Chumstick Highway from milepost 4 to 100No usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    A separate guardrail replacement project on US 2 near Leavenworth (milepost 90-99) runs until Sept. 4.β€œ002 [27 mi from Wenatchee]: Travelers on US 2 just west of Leavenworth will encounter slowdowns and delays from milepost 90, five miles east of Coles Corner, to milepost 99 at the Icicle Road roundabout in Leavenworth while crews replace guardrails near Tumwater Canyon. Expect single-lane closures, and automatic flaggers, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. until Sept. 4.”
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    Residents should plan for delays on these routes during the specified times.β€œTravelers on US 2 from milepost 118 to milepost 119 on Sept. 9 from 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in north Wenatchee will encounter slowdowns and delays while crews pave rough spots on the roadway. Expect a right-lane closure, and detours.”
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    WSDOT advises travelers to allow extra time and follow detour signs.No usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.

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