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US 97, SR 20 closures for bridge inspections, water work

Saturday, September 5, 2026

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Okanogan–Omak residents and travelers will encounter traffic slowdowns on U. S. Highway 97 and State Route 20 starting Sept. 8 due to bridge inspections and utility work.

WSDOT announced on Sept. 3 that US 97 at milepost 291 near Omak will have one-lane, two-way traffic with flaggers from 1-3 p.m. on Sept. 8. A second US 97 bridge inspection at milepost 310 south of Tonasket will require alternating one-lane traffic from 8-11 a.m. on Sept. 9. On SR 20 near Twisp, water line work at milepost 202 will cause alternating one-lane traffic from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Sept. 8-10.

The closures are scheduled to end by Sept. 10, with no extended disruptions expected. Drivers are advised to allow extra time for travel during these periods.

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

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Okanogan–Omak residents and travelers will encounter traffic slowdowns on U. S. Highway 97 and State Route 20 starting Sept. 8“097 [1 mi from Okanogan–Omak]: Travelers on US 97 at milepost 291 near Omak will encounter slowdowns and delays on Sept. 8, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. due to a bridge inspection. Expect one-lane, two-way traffic, with flaggers and reduced speed limits.”
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WSDOT announced on Sept. 3 that US 97 at milepost 291 near Omak will have one-lane, two-way traffic with flaggers from 1-3 p.m. on Sept. 8“097 [1 mi from Okanogan–Omak]: Travelers on US 97 at milepost 291 near Omak will encounter slowdowns and delays on Sept. 8, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. due to a bridge inspection. Expect one-lane, two-way traffic, with flaggers and reduced speed limits.”
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A second US 97 bridge inspection at milepost 310 south of Tonasket will require alternating one-lane traffic from 8-11 a.m. on Sept. 9“Travelers on US 97 at milepost 310 south of Tonasket will encounter slowdowns and delays on Sept. 9 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. due to a bridge inspection. Expect alternating one-lane, two-way traffic, with flaggers and reduced speed limits.”
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On SR 20 near Twisp, water line work at milepost 202 will cause alternating one-lane traffic from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Sept. 8-10“Travelers on SR 20 at milepost 202 near Twisp will encounter slowdowns and delays from Sept. 8 to Sept. 10, from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. while crews work on water lines. Expect alternating one-lane, two-way traffic with flaggers and reduced speed limits.”
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The closures are scheduled to end by Sept. 10“Expected end: Sep 10, 2026, 6:00 AM”
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Drivers are advised to allow extra time for travel during these periods“null”