Washington State is in emergency mode due to the wildfires currently ripping through our state.
Washington Wildfires Force Major Highway Closures Across the State
If you are traveling, several Washington State routes are closed down right now, and you need to know those route closures if you are driving near some of these dangerous wildfires.
WSDOT Closes SR 291, US 97 Blewett Pass, and SR 155 Amid Wildfire Emergencies
The Washington State Department of Transportation is coordinating efforts with firefighters and emergency responders.
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WSDOT says these highways are currently closed:
– SR 291 is CLOSED in both directions between Assembly Street (milepost 3) and Seven Mile Road (milepost 5.2), and also closed from Charles Road to Swensen due to the Spokane Complex Fire.
– US 97 Blewett Pass is CLOSED in both directions from mileposts 150-178 due to the Liberty/Swauk Creek Fire.
– SR 155 is CLOSED in both directions between Omak and Nespelem, mileposts 46-77, due to the Kaiser Canyon Fire.
Those are just a few of the Washington State Highway closures. We’ve got several wildfires near the Tri-Cities to be aware of as well, and the WSDOT is asking drivers to be patient with the road delays and closures during this time.
WSDOT is also asking that you not drive around road closures. Conditions can change in minutes, and entering a closed area can put you, DOT crews, and emergency responders in danger.
Cross-state travel remains possible, but routes may change quickly.
Check the WSDOT real-time travel map before and during your trip:
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