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I-5, US 2, SR 169 closures announced

Thursday, August 13, 2026

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Okanogan-Omak area drivers will encounter lane closures and detours on major highways starting this week, according to Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) records. The northbound I-5 will have nightly closures from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. through August 14 between mileposts 154 and 254 for maintenance, while a separate project near Grand Mound will close lanes between Maytown Road and Old Highway 99 through August 29. US 2 west of Cashmere will see single-lane closures Mondays through Thursdays until late September for paving. State Route 169 will close both directions from August 17 to September 21 for fish barrier removal near Jones Lake, with detours in place. WSDOT's website notes that local access will remain available during the SR 169 closure, and businesses along the route will stay open. Drivers should plan for delays during the specified times and check WSDOT's website for real-time updates.

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

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Okanogan-Omak area drivers will encounter lane closures and detours on major highways starting this week“null”
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The information is according to Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) records“WSDOT statewide highway construction and road closure updates — 8/11/2026:”
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The northbound I-5 will have nightly closures from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.“005: Nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next day beginning Monday, Aug. 10 to 5 a.m. Friday, Aug. 14, the northbound Interstate 5 off-ramp to northbound Southcenter Parkway (milepost 154) will close for maintenance. The off-ramp to southbound Southcenter Parkway will remain open.”
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The closures on northbound I-5 will be through August 14“005: Nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next day beginning Monday, Aug. 10 to 5 a.m. Friday, Aug. 14, the northbound Interstate 5 off-ramp to northbound Southcenter Parkway (milepost 154) will close for maintenance. The off-ramp to southbound Southcenter Parkway will remain open.”
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The closures on northbound I-5 will be between mileposts 154 and 254“null”
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The closures on northbound I-5 are for maintenance“005: Nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next day beginning Monday, Aug. 10 to 5 a.m. Friday, Aug. 14, the northbound Interstate 5 off-ramp to northbound Southcenter Parkway (milepost 154) will close for maintenance. The off-ramp to southbound Southcenter Parkway will remain open.”
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A separate project near Grand Mound will close lanes between Maytown Road and Old Highway 99“005: Overnight lane and ramp closures on I-5 between Maytown Rd and Old Hwy 99 for a <a href="https://wsdot.wa.gov/construction-planning/search-projects/i-5-old-highway-99-maytown-road-paving ">paving project</a> near Grand Mound.”
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The closures near Grand Mound will be through August 29“null”
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US 2 west of Cashmere will see single-lane closures Mondays through Thursdays“002: Travelers on US 2 west of Cashmere will encounter single-lane closures in both directions while crews pave the roadway from milepost 105 to 109, Mondays through Thursdays from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. until mid-to-late September.”
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The single-lane closures on US 2 west of Cashmere will be until late September“002: Travelers on US 2 west of Cashmere will encounter single-lane closures in both directions while crews pave the roadway from milepost 105 to 109, Mondays through Thursdays from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. until mid-to-late September.”
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The single-lane closures on US 2 west of Cashmere are for paving“Travelers on US 2 west of Cashmere will encounter single-lane closures in both directions while crews pave the roadway from milepost 105 to 109, Mondays through Thursdays from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. until mid-to-late September.”
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State Route 169 will close both directions from August 17 to September 21“169: Starting at 12:01 a.m. Monday, Aug. 17, both directions of SR 169 will close between Southeast 332nd Street and Plass Road near Jones Lake for 35 days for fish barrier removal. Separate signed detours will guide people around the closure. Local access is permitted north and south of the closure, and businesses are open and accessible along SR 169. Effective: Aug 5, 2026, 11:19 AM Expected end: Sep 21, 2026, 5:00 AM”
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The closure of State Route 169 is near Jones Lake“169: Starting at 12:01 a.m. Monday, Aug. 17, both directions of SR 169 will close between Southeast 332nd Street and Plass Road near Jones Lake for 35 days for fish barrier removal.”
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The closure of State Route 169 is for fish barrier removal“169: Starting at 12:01 a.m. Monday, Aug. 17, both directions of SR 169 will close between Southeast 332nd Street and Plass Road near Jones Lake for 35 days for fish barrier removal. Separate signed detours will guide people around the closure. Local access is permitted north and south of the closure, and businesses are open and accessible along SR 169.”
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WSDOT's website notes that local access will remain available during the SR 169 closure“Local access is permitted north and south of the closure, and businesses are open and accessible along SR 169.”
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Businesses along the route will stay open during the SR 169 closure“Local access is permitted north and south of the closure, and businesses are open and accessible along SR 169.”
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Drivers should plan for delays during the specified times“null”
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Drivers should check WSDOT's website for real-time updates“null”